Vale Brian Glencross

Hockey WA is saddened to hear of the loss of a WA and Australian hockey legend in Brian Glencross.

The 190^th player to represent Australia, Brian Glencross OAM went on to play 93 times for Australia, scoring 37 goals in a career that spanned 11 years.

Brian made his debut for Australia in Melbourne on 19 September 1964 against Pakistan in the lead up to the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games.

A bronze medal at his first Olympic Games, in Tokyo in 1964, was followed by a silver medal in Mexico City four years later, when he was the leading goalscorer in the tournament with seven goals and scored Australia’s only goal in their 2-1 defeat by Pakistan in the final. His third Olympic appearance was in Munich in 1972.

He coached the Australian Women’s national team, the Hockeyroos, at three Olympic Games, which included the gold medal in Seoul 1988. He was also in charge of the team at four World Cups and three Champions Trophy tournaments.

Induction into the Hockey Australia and Sport Australia Halls of Fame, a Medal of the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal, and Australian Sports Medal are among a raft of accolades he has received for his efforts and achievements.

The Board and staff at Hockey WA along with the broader Hockey community extends our sincere condolences to Brian’s family.

Brian Glencross

Player
Australia
1964-1975 Men’s National Team
1964 Tokyo Olympic Games Bronze Medal
1968 Mexico City Olympic Games Silver Medal

Coach
Australia
1984-1995 Women’s National Team Coach
1981 America’s Cup Gold Medal
1983 World Cup Bronze Medal
1987 Champions Trophy Silver Medal
1988 Olympic Games Gold Medal
1990 World Cup Gold Medal

Awards
1968 WA Sports Federations Sportsman of the Year
1991 Medal of the Order of Australia
1991 Inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame
1996 Inducted into the WA Hall of Champions
2000 Awarded the Australian Sports Medal
2001 Awarded the Centenary Medal
2008 Inducted into the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame