George Mitchell (water polo)
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George Frederick Mitchell (April 23, 1901 – November 3, 1988) was an American
water polo
player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
.
He died in Alameda, California
.
In 1924 he won the bronze medal with the American water polo team. He played all five matches.
Four years later he was a member of the American team which finished fifth in the 1928 Olympic water polo tournament
. He played both matches.
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Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
.
He died in Alameda, California
Alameda, California
Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Bay Farm Island, and is adjacent to Oakland in the San Francisco Bay. The Bay Farm Island portion of the city is adjacent to the Oakland International Airport. At the 2010 census, the city had a...
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In 1924 he won the bronze medal with the American water polo team. He played all five matches.
Four years later he was a member of the American team which finished fifth in the 1928 Olympic water polo tournament
Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics
-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation....
. He played both matches.