About Amos Deacon
Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 78). Amos Deacon was an American field hockey player.
Amos R. Little Deacon (May 28, 1904 – October 9, 1982) was an American field hockey player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Santa Barbara, California.
In 1932 he was a member of the American field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played two matches as forward.
Four years later he was a member of the American field hockey team, which lost all three matches in the preliminary round and did not advance. He played two matches as forward.
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Who was Amos Deacon?
field hockey player (1904–1982)
When was Amos Deacon born?
Amos Deacon was born on 28 May 1904 in Philadelphia.
When did Amos Deacon die?
Amos Deacon died on 9 October 1982 in Santa Barbara.
What was Amos Deacon's occupation?
Amos Deacon was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Amos Deacon?
Amos Deacon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amos Deacon. https://biography.guide/amos-deacon/
MLA: "Amos Deacon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amos-deacon/.
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