| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 2, 1923 Apeldoorn, the Netherlands |
| Died | May 11, 2009 (aged 86) Cary, North Carolina, United States |
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Club | Westchester Field Hockey Club |
Gerrit Kruize (May 2, 1923 – May 11, 2009) was an American field hockey player who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States and became a US citizen on June 23, 1955, in White Plains, NY. His brother Roepie and nephews Hans, Hidde and Ties were Dutch Olympic field hockey players.[1]