olland won its first World
Cup in 1973, beating India in the final. Penalty corner specialist Ties Kruze
was one of the heroes of that victory. He top scored at the second World Cup with 11
goals. Ties Kruze was also the top scorer of the 1972 Munich Olympics, scoring 18 goals.
Ties Kruze played in the first six editions of the World Cup (1971 - 1986), making his farewell appearance at Willesden. He played outside left for Holland, and used a hockey stick that weighed 28 oz. The Germans nicknamed Kruize 'Thor' after the Scandinavian thunder god.
Photo Courtesy : Wills Book of Excellence - Hockey