Ian Taylor (field hockey)

Ian Taylor is an English field hockey goalkeeper, born on 24 September 1954 in Bromsgrove, who was regarded at his peak as the outstanding goalkeeper in world hockey. He made his international debut in 1977 and went on to play for England 91 times and for Great Britain a record 80 times. He won a bronze medal with Great Britain at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he carried the flag at the opening ceremony. He also won a silver medal in the World Cup and a silver and a bronze medal in the European Cup. Most of his club career was with East Grinstead. After retiring he held honorary posts in sports administration, including on the Sports Council and as a director of the British Olympic Association, and he worked as a BBC Sport commentator from 1988 to 1996 before becoming chief executive of SportScotland.