Hans Gruner

Hans Gruner played field hockey for HC Zürich from the mid-1930s to early 1940s, and joined the Red Sox Hockey Club by 1944. He played for the Swiss national team on several occasions throughout his three-decade-long career, including three appearances at the Olympic Games. Competing in 1936, 1948, and 1952, his best result came at London in 1948, where the Swiss team finished fifth, with Gruner registering two goals in the tournament.

Along with Red Sox teammate Fridolin Kurmann, Gruner is one of the only two Swiss field hockey players to compete in three Olympic Games, playing in his first Games at age 19 and his final at 35. He was a company manager by profession.