Personal information | |||
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Born | Romford, England | 26 July 1946||
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
Playing position | Centre forward | ||
Senior career | |||
Years | Team | ||
1968–1974 | Tulse Hill | ||
National team | |||
Years | Team | Caps | |
England & Great Britain | 77 |
John Colin French (born 26 July 1946) is a British former field hockey player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]
French was a centre forward and represented Essex at county level. [2]
He made his England debut on 29 March 1969 against Wales. [3]
After retiring with 77 international caps, French continued to play hockey at masters level and helped England win the Grand Masters Hockey World Cup in Hong Kong. He was also the vice president of Old Southendians Hockey Club. [4]