Ernest Hamilton (lacrosse)
Canadian lacrosse player
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Ernest Samuel Hamilton (April 17, 1883 – December 19, 1964) was a lacrosse player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He was the father of politician William McLean Hamilton.[1]
Ernest Hamilton | |
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Hamilton with the Montreal Lacrosse Club, c. 1910. | |
| Born | April 17, 1883 |
| Died | December 19, 1964 (aged 81) |
| Known for | lacrosse |
| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Men's lacrosse | ||
Representing  Canada | ||
 | 1908 London | Team |
On a club level, Hamilton represented the Montreal Lacrosse Club.
Hamilton was also involved with ice hockey, and in April 1909, he was elected president of the Montreal Hockey Club of the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association.[2]
