Full name Bruce Alexander Turner 1952–56 Central Districts Height 1.75 m Died March 30, 2010 | Sport Field hockey
Cricket Role Field hockey Country New Zealand Name Bruce Turner | |
Born 5 August 1930 ( 1930-08-05 ) Palmerston North, New Zealand First-class debut 11 January 1952 v Otago | ||
Batting style Right-handed batsman | ||
Bruce Alexander Turner (5 August 1930 – 30 March 2010) was a New Zealand field hockey player and cricketer.
He represented New Zealand in field hockey between 1950 and 1962, including at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. He represented Manawatu in hockey, and in 1976, when New Zealand won the Olympic gold medal, he was one of the national selectors.
He played 15 first-class cricket matches as an opening batsman for Central Districts between 1952 and 1956. He also represented Manawatu in the Hawke Cup from 1952 to 1968.
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