Albert Venn

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Albert H. Venn (September 24, 1867 – August 2, 1908)[1] was an American lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he was a member of the St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association which won the silver medal in the lacrosse tournament.[2] They lost in the final to the Winnipeg Shamrocks.[3]

Born(1867-09-24)September 24, 1867
DiedAugust 2, 1908(1908-08-02) (aged 40)
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Albert Venn
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Born(1867-09-24)September 24, 1867
DiedAugust 2, 1908(1908-08-02) (aged 40)
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Men's lacrosse
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1904 St LouisTeam competition
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Albert Venn in 1904

A native of Detriot, Michigan, Venn lived in St. Louis and was an inspector of roads and sidewalks for a short while before joining the lacrosse team.[1]

Venn committed suicide by hanging in 1908.[1]

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