About Larry Amar
Lived 1972 – 2020 (aged 47). Larry Amar was an American field hockey player.
Lawrence Amar (February 24, 1972 – January 21, 2020) was a field hockey midfielder from the United States, who was the captain of the national team that finished twelfth at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Amar also earned two consecutive USA Field Hockey Athlete of the Year awards in 1994 and 1995.
Following his playing career, Amar served for six years in the United States Army, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Infantry. He earned two Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals. He returned home to be the assistant field hockey coach for the Kent State University team from 2009 to 2018. He then went on to assist with U.S. national team.
Born in Camarillo, California, he died at the age of 47 in 2020.
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Who was Larry Amar?
American field hockey player
When was Larry Amar born?
Larry Amar was born on 24 February 1972 in Camarillo.
When did Larry Amar die?
Larry Amar died on 21 January 2020.
What was Larry Amar's occupation?
Larry Amar was a field hockey player.
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Larry Amar was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larry Amar. https://biography.guide/larry-amar/
MLA: "Larry Amar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larry-amar/.
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