John W. Neill

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John Whitley Neill born (15 May 1934) was captain of the Great Britain Field Hockey team at the Mexico Olympics in 1968. Born in Surrey, England, he played a record 56 times for Great Britain between 1960 and 1968 including 3 Olympic games. He played his club hockey for Bowdon Hockey Club.[1][2][3]

Neill was also a Director of the family brewing and distilling company Greenall Whitley plc.

References

  1. ^ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/john-neill-1.html at Sports Reference
  2. ^ "OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. "Land Included In Hockey XI." Times [London, England] 9 Oct. 1964". The Times Digital Archive.
  3. ^ "Our Special Correspondent-KOMAZAWA, OCT. 12. "The Old Story Of Failure To Finish." Times [London, England] 13 Oct. 1964". The Times Digital Archive.


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