Constance
M. K. Applebee |
| Born: 24
February 1873, Chigwell, Essex Died:
26 January 1981, Burley, England
Education:
- British College of Physical Education, London
Occupation: Coach, physical education director,
instructor. |
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Distinguished
Sevice Award, AAPHER
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Award of Merit
College of William & Mary Hall of Fame
Honorary Life Member, All-England Women's Hockey Association
Career Highlights |
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| 1901 |
Introduced the sport
of field hockey to the United States during a physical education seminar at Harvard |
| 1904-1929 |
Named Director of
Outdoor Sports, Bryn Mawr (Pa.) College.
Served as the annual visiting coach and in other capacities before retiring "for the
last time" 1971 at the age of 97. |
| 1906 |
Appointed physical
education director, Bryn Mawr College |
| 1908 |
Formed Bryn Mawr's
health department |
| 1922 |
Helped found the
United States Field Hockey Association
Produced and Edited "The Sportswoman" Magazine |
| 1923 |
Opened Tegawitha
Hockey Camp, Mt. Pocono, Pa. |
| 1939-1946 |
During World War II,
raised funds for abulances. Four ambulances shipped to England bore the inscription
"Donated by the Women Hockey Players of the USA" on the doors. |
