Dick McGlynn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Anthony "Dick"•McGlynn
Used nameDick•McGlynn
Born19 June 1948 in Medford, Massachusetts (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsColgate Raiders, Hamilton (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Dick McGlynn played for the Massachusetts high school hockey power, Catholic Memorial, until 1966. He then went to Colgate University where he became one of that school’s greatest hockey players ever. After college he played for the 1971 U.S. National team at the World Championships before making the 1972 Olympic team. Upon his return to the United States, Dick McGlynn was able to play pro hockey with the Chicago Cougars of the fledgling World Hockey Association. He retired after one year to become a coach with the North Shore Red Wings of the North East Junior A Hockey League. McGlynn left hockey and graduated from New England Law School in 1986. He went on to practice law in his hometown of Medford, Massachusetts.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Dick McGlynn
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver