About Harvey Wood
Lived 1885 – 1958 (aged 73). Harvey Wood was a British field hockey player.
Harvey Jesse Wood (10 April 1885 – 18 December 1958) was a field hockey player who won a gold medal with the England team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Wood played club hockey for West Bromwich Hockey Club.
At the 1908 Olympic Games he only conceded six goals in seven games. He was 6 foot 4 inches tall, which was unusual for a hockey goalkeeper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harvey Wood?
English field hockey player (1885-1958)
When was Harvey Wood born?
Harvey Wood was born on 10 April 1885 in Beverley.
When did Harvey Wood die?
Harvey Wood died on 18 December 1958 in Tynemouth.
What was Harvey Wood's occupation?
Harvey Wood was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Harvey Wood?
Harvey Wood was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Wood. https://biography.guide/harvey-wood/
MLA: "Harvey Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harvey-wood/.
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