About Broome Pinniger
Lived 1902 – 1996 (aged 94). Broome Pinniger was an Indian and British field hockey player.
India hockey team 1928. Broome Eric Pinniger is sitting sixth from left.
Broome Eric Pinniger (28 December 1902 – 30 December 1996) was an Indian field hockey player.
Early life Pinniger was born in Saharanpur, India. He studied at Oak Grove School, Mussoorie, India.
Participation in Olympics He competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and 1932 Summer Olympics.
In 1928, he was vice-captain of the Indian field hockey team which won the gold medal at Amsterdam. He played five matches as centre-half and scored one goal.
Four years later, he was again a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal at Los Angeles. He played two matches as centre-half.
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Who was Broome Pinniger?
Indian field hockey player (1902-1996)
When was Broome Pinniger born?
Broome Pinniger was born on 28 December 1902 in Saharanpur.
When did Broome Pinniger die?
Broome Pinniger died on 30 December 1996 in Edinburgh.
What was Broome Pinniger's occupation?
Broome Pinniger was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Broome Pinniger?
Broome Pinniger was Indian and British.
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