About Richard Carr
Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 89). Richard Carr was an Indian field hockey player and athletics competitor.
Early life Carr was born in Jhajha, India and was a student of the prestigious school Oak Grove School, Mussoorie, India.
Nickname(s) In India, where Carr lived up to 1948, he was nicknamed as Dickie Carr. When, he emigrated to Australia in 1948, there he was simply called Dick Carr. Accordingly, Ahmed Sher Khan was sent in his place to Berlin.
Emigration to Australia In 1948, Carr emigrated to Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Carr?
Indian field hockey player
When was Richard Carr born?
Richard Carr was born on 21 January 1911 in Jhajha.
When did Richard Carr die?
Richard Carr died on 25 April 2000 in Australia.
What was Richard Carr's occupation?
Richard Carr was a field hockey player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Richard Carr?
Richard Carr was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Carr (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Carr. https://biography.guide/richard-carr-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Richard Carr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-carr-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Richard Carr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-carr-field-hockey-player/.
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