George Haggart

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George Haggart
 
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Curling clubSt. Martins CC, Perth
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World Championship
appearances
3 (1969, 1970, 1976)

George Haggart is a Scottish curler.

He is a World Men's silver medallist (1970), bronze medallist (1969) [1] and two-time Scottish men's champion.

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SeasonSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateEvents
1968–69 Bill Muirhead George Haggart Derek Scott Alex Young Murray Melville (WMCC) SMCC 1969 Gold medal icon.svg
WMCC 1969 Bronze medal icon.svg [2] [3]
1969–70Bill MuirheadGeorge HaggartDerek ScottMurray MelvilleSMCC 1970 Gold medal icon.svg
WMCC 1970 Silver medal icon.svg

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References

  1. George Haggart on the World Curling Federation database OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Fleming, Don (March 24, 1969). "Northcott wins 3rd title; eyes Richardson's mark". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. Wood, Larry (March 22, 1969). "U.S. goes against Northcott for title". Calgary Herald. Retrieved May 27, 2020.