Doug Legg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles Douglas "Doug"•Legg
Used nameDoug•Legg
Born30 October 1914 in Birmingham, England (GBR)
Died30 October 1989 in Malvern, England (GBR)
Measurements191 cm
AffiliationsBirmingham Dolobran, Birmingham (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

The older brother of fellow 1948 Olympian Ron, Doug Legg was, like his brother, an England international basketball player. Doug played in six of Great Britain’s eight games at the 1948 Olympics. He did, however, play in Britain’s only win, again Ireland. After his playing days, he turned to coaching local youngsters at the Birmingham Dolobran Club. Legg was also a former chairman of the Birmingham Basketball League.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) GBR Doug Legg
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 20

Olympic family relations