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Name
  
Jack Britto


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Born
  
16 August 1926 (
1926-08-16
)
United Kingdom

Died
  
September 15, 2013, London, United Kingdom

Education
  
St Patrick's High School, Karachi

Jack Britto (16 August 1926 – 16 September 2013) was a Pakistani Olympic field hockey player. He attended Saint Patrick's High School, Karachi where he was one of the star hockey players. He went on to play on the Pakistan National Hockey Team, where he played right half.

Britto had excellent stick work, was a skilful dribbler and one of the best 'goal shooters' in the game. He later represented Pakistan in the Helsinki Olympics of 1952.

From 1954 onwards Britto played for Malawi. He lived in Wimbledon, UK until his death. Britto died in London on 15 September 2013.

References

Jack Britto Wikipedia