Lester (Red) Armour, III

Heralding the second flowering of American polo, Lester “Red” Armour, III, rode mightily in the saddle, delighting the throngs of polo’s new fans. An aggressive 9-goaler and powerful hitter, he anchored U.S.A.’s international teams in two Cup of the Americas, two victorious Camacho Cups, one heroically so, and a Coronation Cup.

Eager to help nurture a new generation of players and give to his sport, Red generously gave of his time, and took an active role in the USPA, including a Governorship and Chairmanship of the Handicap Committee. Always a serious contender, Red has a U.S. Handicap, two Gold Cups, three Silver Cups and a North American Cup to his credit, along with wins in countless other leagues and matches coast to coast.