About George McGrath
Lived 1885 – 1956 (aged 70). George McGrath was a British field hockey player.
George Frederick McGrath (19 September 1885 – 6 August 1956) was a British field hockey player. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp.
Biography McGrath was born in Camberwell, the son of a post office worker.
He played club hockey for Wimbledon Hockey Club from 1912, a club he revived after World War I, and became its honorary secretary and treasurer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George McGrath?
British field hockey player (1885-1956)
When was George McGrath born?
George McGrath was born on 19 September 1885 in Camberwell.
When did George McGrath die?
George McGrath died on 6 August 1956 in London Borough of Croydon.
What was George McGrath's occupation?
George McGrath was a field hockey player.
What nationality was George McGrath?
George McGrath was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George McGrath (field hockey)
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