Alexander Burt

Scottish field hockey player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alexander Baird Burt (9 April 1884 1 February 1967) was a field hockey player from Scotland who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics as a member of the Scottish team, which won the bronze medal. His brother, John, also was a member of the Scottish team.[1][2]

Born (1884-04-09)9 April 1884
Glasgow, Scotland
Died 1 February 1967(1967-02-01) (aged 82)
Cleland, Scotland
Years Team
1908 Rutherglen
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Alexander Burt
Personal information
Born (1884-04-09)9 April 1884
Glasgow, Scotland
Died 1 February 1967(1967-02-01) (aged 82)
Cleland, Scotland
Senior career
Years Team
1908 Rutherglen
National team
Years Team Caps
1905–1910 Scotland 20
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Great Britain
Bronze medal – third place1908 LondonTeam competition
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Biography

Burt was born in Glasgow to a farming family and played club hockey for Rutherglen Hockey Club.[3][4]

Burt emigrated to the United States in the 1920s and was a leather merchant by trade but would return to Scotland in later life.[3]

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