About Paul Fentress
Lived 1913 – 1983 (aged 70). Paul Fentress was an American field hockey player.
Paul Lyon Fentress (November 13, 1913 – December 12, 1983) was an American field hockey player.
Life and career Fentress was born in Hubbard Woods, Illinois, the son of Calvin Fentress and Paulina Lyon. He attended Princeton University, graduating in 1936.
Fentress competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics, finishing in 10th place in the men's field hockey event. After competing in the Olympics, he worked as an investor and a rancher in Florida.
Death Fentress died on December 12, 1983, in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 70.
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Who was Paul Fentress?
American field hockey player (1913-1983)
When was Paul Fentress born?
Paul Fentress was born on 13 November 1913 in Hubbard Woods.
When did Paul Fentress die?
Paul Fentress died on 12 December 1983 in Palm Beach.
What was Paul Fentress's occupation?
Paul Fentress was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Paul Fentress?
Paul Fentress was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Fentress. https://biography.guide/paul-fentress/
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Chicago: "Paul Fentress." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-fentress/.
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