About Alan Noble
Lived 1885 – 1952 (aged 67). Alan Noble was a British field hockey player.
Alan Henry Noble (9 February 1885 – 30 November 1952) was a field hockey player, who won a gold medal with the England team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Noble was educated at Derby Public School and played club hockey for Huyton, Formby, Southport, Bebington and Alderley Edge and captained Lancashire at county level.
He emigrated to Australia in order to take a position as secretary for the Union Bank of Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alan Noble?
field hockey player (1885–1952)
When was Alan Noble born?
Alan Noble was born on 9 February 1885 in Loughborough.
When did Alan Noble die?
Alan Noble died on 30 November 1952 in Chatswood.
What was Alan Noble's occupation?
Alan Noble was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Alan Noble?
Alan Noble was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Noble (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Noble. https://biography.guide/alan-noble-field-hockey-player/
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