Richard Hyland (rugby)
For the law professor, see Richard Hyland.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rugby union | ||
Competitor for the  United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1924 Paris | Team competition |
Richard Frank Hyland (July 26, 1900[1] – July 16, 1981) was an American rugby union player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the American rugby union team, which won the gold medal.[1]
Hyland also played college football at Stanford University, and went on to become a sportswriter for the Los Angeles Times.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Richard Hyland". DatabaseOlympics.com. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Tribute From A Player". Sports Illustrated. September 27, 1954. Retrieved 2008-10-31.