Constance Applebee

Applebee demonstrating field hockey, circa 1903

Constance Mary Katherine Applebee (February 24, 1873 – January 26, 1981) is best known for introducing field hockey to the United States in 1901.

Born in Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom, Applebee came to America in 1901 and took a summer course in anthropometry.^[1] After winning prizes at Dudley Allen Sargent's Summer School of Physical Training, she demonstrated field hockey for the school.^[2] She founded the American Field Hockey Association in 1901, and headed it for 20 years. She was also the head editor of Sportswoman, a magazine designed for women athletes. Constance was more commonly known by her nickname, "The Apple", and died at &10000000000000107000000107 years, &10000000000000337000000337 days at a New Milton, Hampshire, England nursing home.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Obituaries: CONSTANCE APPLEBEE". The New York Times. January 28, 1981. http://www.nytimes.com/1981/01/28/obituaries/constance-applebee.html. Retrieved November 18, 2011. 
2. ^ "Constance Applebee and Field Hockey at Bryn Mawr". Bryn Mawr College Library Special Collections. http://www.brynmawr.edu/library/exhibits/buildingmuscles/apple.html. Retrieved November 18, 2011. 

Persondata
Name	Applebee, Constance M. K.
Alternative names
Short description	American field hockey player
Date of birth	February 24, 1873
Place of birth	Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom
Date of death	January 26, 1981
Place of death	New Milton, Hampshire