McWilliams, Jackie (1964–)
McWilliams, Jackie (1964–)
Ulster field-hockey player. Born Feb 18, 1964, in Northern Ireland.
Joined Randalstown Hockey Club at 14; at Barcelona Olympics, won a bronze medal in team competition (1992).
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