Heinrich Hasperg
Heinrich Hasperg (* 1870 ; † 1934 ) was a German athlete and author. He is considered the "father" of German polo.
Hasperg founded the first German polo club in Hamburg in 1898.
His work Polo is one of the standard works of this sport.
Publications (selection)
- The polo book. Hamburg 1903.
- Polo. Leipzig 1907.
- Zieten hussars on the racetrack - a contribution to the history of racing. Berlin 1910.
- A century of sport in Hamburg. Hamburg around 1933.
Web links
- Literature by and about Heinrich Hasperg in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hasperg, Heinrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German athlete and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1870 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1934 |