Hugh Grogan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHugh James•Grogan
Used nameHugh•Grogan
Born3 September 1872 in Toronto, Ontario (CAN)
Died7 July 1950 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
AffiliationsSt. Louis AAA, St. Louis (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Hugh Grogan was born in Toronto, Ontario where he played for local lacrosse teams in the 1890s before immigrating to the United States around the turn of the century, along with fellow Torontonian Jack Sullivan. They both settled in Chicago where they joined the Chicago Lacrosse Club, featuring in many matches between local teams as well as teams from neighbouring states throughout the mid-1900s.

His career also included a brief stint on the St. Louis Triple A (​Amateur Athletic Association) lacrosse team which competed at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, playing two matches and finishing second, winning a silver medal. Noted as a proficient defense player, he later served briefly as a referee before retiring in the 1910s. He was married and had one daughter. An electrician by profession, Grogan continued to reside in Chicago until his death in 1950.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Lacrosse USA Hugh Grogan
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic) St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association 2 Silver

Errata

Name previously listed as "Patrick Grogan".