Desmond Piper

In recognition of his dedication and commitment to hockey, in particular for representing Australia in three Olympic Games, as well as his involvement and support of hockey in Frankston and Victoria.

In 1960, Des was selected for the Australian Hockey Team, for which he played in several World Cup Series International Games and three Olympic Games. At the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo his team received a bronze medal, then silver at the 1968 Games in Mexico City.

An Australian Hockey selector in 1980 until after the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Des formed part of the Olympic Torch Relay in 000 when he carried the torch through Mt Eliza.

Des helped form the Frankston Hockey Club, in Seaford, and later the team moved to the new grounds at Eel Race Road in Carrum. Des coached the team for 10 years, and also played hockey with them, winning several premierships. Des and his wife moved to Frankston in 1968, where they raised two children and still live on the Mornington Peninsula.

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