About William Lindsay
Lived 1916 – 1971 (aged 55). William Lindsay was a British field hockey player.
William Lamont Crawford Lindsay (3 March 1916 – 23 May 1971) was a British and Scottish international field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Lindsay played club hockey for Corinthian Hockey Club in Dublin and represented Leinster at provincial level.
He made his Great Britain debut on 31 July 1948.
He was selected for the Olympic Trial and subsequently represented Great Britain in the field hockey tournament at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, winning a silver medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Lindsay?
British field hockey player
When was William Lindsay born?
William Lindsay was born on 3 March 1916 in Glasgow.
When did William Lindsay die?
William Lindsay died on 23 May 1971 in Stillorgan.
What was William Lindsay's occupation?
William Lindsay was a field hockey player.
What nationality was William Lindsay?
William Lindsay was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Lindsay (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Lindsay. https://biography.guide/william-lindsay-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "William Lindsay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-lindsay-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "William Lindsay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-lindsay-field-hockey-player/.
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