About David Archer
Lived 1928 – 1992 (aged 63). David Archer was a British field hockey player.
David Douglas Archer (16 April 1928 – 25 March 1992) was a British field hockey player who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Biography Archer studied at Regent Street Polytechnic and became their first hockey international for 44 years.
He first played for England during 1954.
Archer represented Great Britain in the field hockey tournament at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.
He was the honorary secretary of the Marylebone club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Archer?
British field hockey player
When was David Archer born?
David Archer was born on 16 April 1928 in London.
When did David Archer die?
David Archer died on 25 March 1992 in Enfield, London.
What was David Archer's occupation?
David Archer was a field hockey player.
What nationality was David Archer?
David Archer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Archer (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Archer. https://biography.guide/david-archer-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "David Archer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-archer-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "David Archer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-archer-field-hockey-player/.
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