John McCormack

Hockey

Age

Olympic History

Tokyo 1964

Career Events

Hockey Men's 12-team Tournament

John's Story

John McCormack, a half back from country New South Wales, was a member of the men’s hockey team when it won its first Olympic medal, a bronze behind India and Pakistan, at Tokyo 1964. He had made his international debut in 1961.

Tokyo: Merv Crossman, Paul Dearing, Ray Evans, Brian Glencross, Robin Hodder, Don Martin, John McBryde, McCormack, Don McWatters, Pat Nilan, Eric Pearce, Julian Pearce, Des Piper, Don Smart, Anthony Waters, Graham Wood

Olympic Results

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