Gordy Christian

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGordon Eugene "Gordy"•Christian
Used nameGordy•Christian
Born21 November 1927 in Warroad, Minnesota (USA)
Died2 June 2017 in Warroad, Minnesota (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks, Grand Forks (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

The oldest of the three Christian brothers, Gordy played collegiately at the University of North Dakota, where he was the first player at that school to score 100 points in a career, which he did in only three seasons. He also played on two other international teams for the U.S. at the 1955 and 1958 World’s Championship. After retiring as a player, Christian joined the family business, Christian Brothers Stick Co., which manufactured hockey sticks.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Gordy Christian
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Olympic family relations

Special Notes