About Fred Hoos
Lived 1953 – 1983 (aged 30). Fred Hoos was a Canadian field hockey player.
Fred Hoos (8 December 1953 in Maracaibo, Venezuela – 25 December 1983) was a Canadian field hockey player.
Fred Hoos was a member of the silver medal winning teams at the 1975 and 1979 Pan American Games as well as of the gold medal winning team at the 1983 Pan American Games. He also competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Soon after winning the gold medal, Fred Hoos died from cancer at the age of 30.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Hoos?
Olympic field hockey player
When was Fred Hoos born?
Fred Hoos was born on 8 December 1953 in Maracaibo.
When did Fred Hoos die?
Fred Hoos died on 25 December 1983 in Vancouver.
What was Fred Hoos's occupation?
Fred Hoos was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Fred Hoos?
Fred Hoos was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Hoos. https://biography.guide/fred-hoos/
MLA: "Fred Hoos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-hoos/.
Chicago: "Fred Hoos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-hoos/.
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