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Alison Ramsay (born on April 16, 1959) is a former field hockey player, who was a member of the British squad that won the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She's one of the world's most capped women's hockey players, with over 250 appearances for Scotland and Great Britain, and received the MBE. Jump to: navigation, search April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Games of the XXV Olympiad were held in 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ... Jump to: navigation, search Barcelona within Barcelonès Population (2003) 1,582,738 Area 100. ... Timeline of Scottish history Caledonia List of not fully sovereign nations Subdivisions of Scotland National parks (Scotland) Traditional music of Scotland Flower of Scotland Wars of Scottish Independence National Trust for Scotland Historic houses in Scotland Castles in Scotland Museums in Scotland Abbeys and priories in Scotland Gardens in Scotland... MBE can stand for: Member of the Order of the British Empire Mail Boxes Etc. ...


Ramsay enjoyed a thirteen year international career before her retirement in 1995. She still plays for Bonagrass Grove at club level and works as a solicitor. Ramsay received the prestigious MacRobert Thistle Award in 1995 for her achievements and she remains one of the most respected hockey players to have come out of Scotland. Jump to: navigation, search 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


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ALISON RAMSAY’S outstanding career was first acclaimed in 1995 when she became the world’s most-capped player.
Ramsay admits her selection may be surprising to some but says she believes it is on merit.
Ramsay is not spared gentle teasing from her younger team-mates.
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