About Dick Esser
Lived 1918 – 1979 (aged 60). Dick Esser was a Dutch field hockey player.
Rius Theo "Dick" Esser (9 July 1918 – 8 March 1979) was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Makassar, Dutch East Indies.
In 1948, he was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all seven matches as forward.
Four years later he won the silver medal as part of the Dutch team. He played all three matches as forward.
Esser died in Leiden.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Esser?
field hockey player (1918-1979)
When was Dick Esser born?
Dick Esser was born on 9 July 1918 in Makassar.
When did Dick Esser die?
Dick Esser died on 8 March 1979 in Leiden.
What was Dick Esser's occupation?
Dick Esser was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Dick Esser?
Dick Esser was Dutch.
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