Hess, Philip

Sport:
lacrosse

Country Represented:
United States

Years Competed:
1904

Medals Received:
silver

Olympic Info:
Hess was a member of the U.S. lacrosse team at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, the first time the sport was included in the Olympic program. During the Games, the U.S., which was represented by the St. Louis AAA Club team, won the silver medal after losing to Canada (the Shamrock Club team from Winnipeg) in the final. One of Hess's teammates was Albert Lehman.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Origin:
unknown

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References:
Jewish Sports Legends: The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, by Joseph Siegman (Washington, D.C.: Brassey's, 2000)

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