Craig Parnham
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Craig Parnham (born July 13, 1973 in Bridgnorth) is an English field hockey defender, who participated in two Summer Olympics for Great Britain: in 2000 and 2004. Parnham, nicknamed Spud, played club hockey for Stourport and Bridgnorth, and is currently with Cannock.
Parnham sustained a near-fatal throat injury in 2002, when he was caught in the throat by a flying stick while playing for England in Malaysia. His larynx required rebuilding. He has previously had a double hernia. Parnham made his debut for England in 1995, playing in Auckland against New Zealand.