Ralph Raffles
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 15 May 1920 Prestwich, England |
| Died | January 2008 Manchester, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
Major Ralph Leslie Stamford Raffles (15 May 1920 – January 2008) was a British businessman, philanthropist, soldier and sportsman.[1] As a bobsledder he competed in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics.[2]
He was High Sheriff of Greater Manchester in 1979-1980.[3]
References
- ^ "Flamboyant fundraiser Raffles dies". Manchester Evening News. 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ralph Raffles Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ "No. 47799". The London Gazette. 20 March 1979. p. 3708.