Clarence C. Combs, Jr.

Clarence C. Combs, Jr., a.k.a. Buddy Combs, was an American polo player.[1][2]

Biography

He graduated from the Pennsylvania Military Academy, now known as Widener University.[1] He then attended the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.[1] He practised as a veterinarian in New Jersey.[2]

In 1937, while a student at Cornell, he won the Intercollegiate Championship in 1937.[1][2] He went to on win the 1939 Junior Championship, East-West title in 1951, the 1951 and 1953 National Arena Championships.[2] He also won the Monty Waterbury Cup twice, in 1947 and 1956.[3] In 1951, he became a ten-goal polo player.[1][2]

He was inducted into the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame on March 20, 1992.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, Clarence C. Combs, Jr.'s biography
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 LONELY AT THE TOP: Tommy Biddle becomes America's only 10-goal player., Polo Players' Edition
  3. ↑ Hurlingham Media: US Open Cup winners
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