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Brian Griffin

1941 – 2020

Australian lacrosse player

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About Brian Griffin

Lived 1941 – 2020 (aged 79). Brian Griffin was an Australian lacrosse player.

Brian Griffin (16 April 1941 – 17 June 2020) was an Australian lacrosse player and one of only two lacrosse players to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Griffin commenced playing in 1953 for the Nedlands-Subiaco Lacrosse Club in Western Australia, making his A Grade debut in 1957.

An attacker of the highest quality, Griffin first represented Australia in their 1962 overseas tour.

He took out Australia's highest individual honour in winning the OC Isaachsen Trophy as Australia's best and fairest men's lacrosse player in 1966.

Griffin captained the Australian side at the inaugural World Championship in Toronto, Canada, in 1967, and was selected as Australia's most valuable player for the tournament. Being able to throw and catch with both hands was unheard of until then, and he also developed a back-hand shot which made for greater depth in play.

In 1970 he was a member of the Australian team to play against the touring US team and in 1972, toured the US again. American experts described Griffin as the best player in the world, and he was recognised by the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Baltimore, following that 1972 tour.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian Griffin?

Australian lacrosse player

When was Brian Griffin born?

Brian Griffin was born on 16 April 1941.

When did Brian Griffin die?

Brian Griffin died on 17 June 2020.

What was Brian Griffin's occupation?

Brian Griffin was a lacrosse player.

What nationality was Brian Griffin?

Brian Griffin was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian Griffin

· Wikidata: Q108975590

· DBpedia: Brian Griffin (lacrosse)

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