University of North Dakota Athletics

  Dobler a native of Linton, N.D., was a standout football back, a fine trackman and basketball player. He earned seven letters during his football career, including three in football (1939-41), four in track (1939-42) and one in basketball (1941-42). He was named to the All North Central Conference football team back in 1940. Dobler was described by a former teammate as "one of the finest all around athletes ever developed in North Dakota in the era just before World War II." He was remembered for his tremendous on-the-field exploits, and certainly ranks with some of the greatest backs ever to wear the Green and white of North Dakota. After graduating in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science in Education he entered the service and played some service football and also played pro football with the Hollywood Bears in 1945 and in 1946 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Dobler said, "Attending UND and getting a very fine education gave me a good background for my teaching career. And sports, and my work in the classroom and out, taught me how to meet adversities and overcome them."