Huug de Groot
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henri Franciscus "Huug"•de Groot |
| Used name | Huug•de Groot |
| Born | 7 May 1890 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 18 April 1957 in Scheveningen, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Affiliations | Sparta, Rotterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Nicknamed Het Sparta-kanon (the “Sparta cannon”, after his club), De Groot played in 9 international matches. He scored 6 goals, but is best remembered for the two he scored against England. The 2-1 defeat of the English amateur team was considered a major result for Dutch football, even if the English professional team was much stronger at the time.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | NED |
Huug de Groot | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Netherlands | 3 | Bronze |