Eric Crockford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eric Bertram•Crockford |
| Used name | Eric•Crockford |
| Born | 13 October 1888 in Wylde Green, Birmingham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 17 January 1958 (aged 69 years 3 months 4 days) in Four Oaks, Birmingham, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After leaving Eastbourne College, Eric Crockford returned to his native Warwickshire where he later practiced as a solicitor. He played hockey for Sutton Coldfield and Warwickshire and won the first of his 17 international caps in 1920. Crockford was also an accomplished cricketer, playing 21 first-class matches for Warwickshire as a middle-order batsman between 1911 and 1922.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Hockey | GBR |
Eric Crockford | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Played First-Class Cricket (Played 21 First Class matches (Warwickshire))