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Samuel Ewing

1906 – 1981

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Lived 1906 – 1981 (aged 74). Samuel Ewing was an American field hockey player.

Samuel Evans Ewing, Jr. (July 27, 1906 – April 6, 1981) was an American lawyer who competed on the United States men's field hockey team in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in Los Angeles in 1932. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he joined the legal department at RCA where he remained for 25 years, serving as general counsel, vice president for manufacturing and service, and director of government relations. Influential in Pennsylvania politics, he held several posts within the state Republican Party, including finance chairman and campaign chairman when William Scranton ran for governor.

Early life and education Ewing grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Athletic career In 1932 he was a member of the American field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played one match as back.

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 two matches as back.

Personal life and death Ewing died in Delray Beach, Florida.

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Who was Samuel Ewing?

field hockey player (1906–1981)

When was Samuel Ewing born?

Samuel Ewing was born on 27 July 1906 in Bryn Mawr.

When did Samuel Ewing die?

Samuel Ewing died on 6 April 1981 in Delray Beach.

What was Samuel Ewing's occupation?

Samuel Ewing was a field hockey player.

What nationality was Samuel Ewing?

Samuel Ewing was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Ewing

· Wikidata: Q3439206

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