Pearce, Jean (1921–)
Pearce, Jean (1921–)
Australian field-hockey player. Name variations: Jean Wynne. Born 1921 in Moulyinning, Australia; sister of Caroline, Morna and May Pearce (field-hockey players).
Second oldest of the Pearce sisters, who dominated Australian women's field hockey (1936–56), played center half-back and was also a captain; led Australia to its 1st victory over England (1953), then retired.
See also Women in World History.
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