George K. Oliver

George K. Oliver is an American polo player.[1]

Biography

He won the U.S. Open Polo Championship in 1947, 1950, 1951, 1957 and 1961.[1][2][3] He also won the National 20 goal three times, and the Deauville Gold Cup in 1952.[1] He was a Captain on the United States Team versus Argentina in 1950.[1]

He was inducted into the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame on March 15, 1991.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, George K. Oliver's biography
  2. ↑ Horace A. Laffaye, Polo in the United States: A History, McFarland, 2011, pp. 345-346
  3. ↑ Hurlingham Media: U.S. Open Polo Championship


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