Jack Hatfield, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Hatfield

British swimmer, Olympic silver medallist, former world record-holder

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1893

Place of Birth: Great Ayton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 30-Mar-1965

Profession: swimmer, water polo player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

John Gatenby Hatfield (15 August 1893 – 30 March 1965) was an English competitive swimmer and water polo player who represented Great Britain internationally.
Hatfield won three medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, and competed in three other Olympic Games. Born in the town of Stokesley, North Yorkshire, he went on to found a sporting goods store in Middlesbrough which continues business today.
The store sponsors local sports, including a football league.
In recognition of this and other contributions to the community, Hatfield's son was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Middlesbrough in 2009. Hatfield served in the British Expeditionary Force in World War I.