About David Brodie
Lived 1910 – 1996 (aged 86). David Brodie was a British field hockey player.
David Leitch Smellie Brodie (29 May 1910 – 6 June 1996) was a British and Scottish International field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Brodie represented Scotland at international level and made his debut in 1947 before earning 17 caps for his country. He made his Great Britain debut on 31 July 1948.
He was selected for the Olympic Trial and subsequently represented Great Britain in the field hockey tournament at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, winning a silver medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Brodie?
field hockey player (1910–1996)
When was David Brodie born?
David Brodie was born on 29 May 1910 in Barrhead.
When did David Brodie die?
David Brodie died on 6 June 1996 in Glasgow.
What was David Brodie's occupation?
David Brodie was a field hockey player.
What nationality was David Brodie?
David Brodie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Brodie (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Brodie. https://biography.guide/david-brodie-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "David Brodie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-brodie-field-hockey-player/.
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