About Horace Disston
Lived 1906 – 1982 (aged 76). Horace Disston was an American field hockey player.
Horace Cumberland Disston (January 7, 1906 – September 30, 1982) was an American field hockey player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Camden, Maine.
In 1932 he was a member of the American field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played two matches as halfback.
Four years later he was a member of the American field hockey team, which lost all three matches in the preliminary round and did not advance. He played three matches as halfback.
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Who was Horace Disston?
field hockey player (1906-1982)
When was Horace Disston born?
Horace Disston was born on 7 January 1906 in Philadelphia.
When did Horace Disston die?
Horace Disston died on 30 September 1982 in Camden.
What was Horace Disston's occupation?
Horace Disston was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Horace Disston?
Horace Disston was American.
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