Mary Eyre

Margaret Mary Eyre MBE (1923 – 7 November 2013)[1] was a British sportswoman and administrator.

Eyre played hockey for England 16 times from 1945–51, scoring 17 goals.[1][2]

She competed in the Wimbledon Ladies' Doubles nine times between 1949 and 1957, reaching the quarter-finals four times.[2]

In the 2006 New Year Honours, she was awarded an MBE, "For services to Sport".

In later life, she was President of the East Gloucestershire Hockey Club.

References

  1. 1 2 "Mary Eyre: 1923-2013". England Hockey. England Hockey. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Mary Eyre". The Times. Times Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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