About Bruce Turner
Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 79). Bruce Turner was a New Zealand field hockey player and cricketer.
Bruce Alexander Turner (5 August 1930 – 30 March 2010) was a New Zealand field hockey player and cricketer.
He represented New Zealand in field hockey between 1950 and 1962, including at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. He represented Manawatu in hockey, and in 1976, when New Zealand won the Olympic gold medal, he was one of the national selectors.
He played 15 first-class cricket matches as an opening batsman for Central Districts between 1952 and 1956. He also represented Manawatu in the Hawke Cup from 1952 to 1968.
In 1956, Turner married netballer Thelma Trask, who represented New Zealand in 1948, and the couple had three children. Bruce Turner died on 30 March 2010.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bruce Turner?
New Zealand field hockey player and cricketer (1930-2010)
When was Bruce Turner born?
Bruce Turner was born on 5 August 1930 in Palmerston North.
When did Bruce Turner die?
Bruce Turner died on 30 March 2010 in Palmerston North.
What was Bruce Turner's occupation?
Bruce Turner was a field hockey player and cricketer.
What nationality was Bruce Turner?
Bruce Turner was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruce Turner (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruce Turner. https://biography.guide/bruce-turner/
MLA: "Bruce Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruce-turner/.
Chicago: "Bruce Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruce-turner/.
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