James Harper-Orr
Scottish cricketer and field hockey player
About James Harper-Orr
Lived 1878 – 1956 (aged 77). James Harper-Orr was a British field hockey player and cricketer.
James Harper-Orr (18 October 1878 – 19 March 1956) was a cricketer and field hockey player from Scotland who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography
In 1908 Harper-Orr won the bronze medal as member of the Scotland field hockey team.
Harper-Orr played club hockey for Edinburgh and would later captain the Scotland hockey team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Harper-Orr?
Scottish cricketer and field hockey player (1878-1956)
When was James Harper-Orr born?
James Harper-Orr was born on 18 October 1878 in Glasgow.
When did James Harper-Orr die?
James Harper-Orr died on 19 March 1956 in Polmont.
What was James Harper-Orr's occupation?
James Harper-Orr was a field hockey player and cricketer.
What nationality was James Harper-Orr?
James Harper-Orr was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Harper-Orr. https://biography.guide/james-harper-orr/
MLA: "James Harper-Orr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-harper-orr/.
Chicago: "James Harper-Orr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-harper-orr/.
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