Brian Pockar Explained

Brian Pockar
Fullname:Brian James Pockar
Country:Canada
Birth Date:27 October 1959
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta
Death Place:Calgary
Skating Club:Calgary WC
Retired:1982
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Brian James Pockar (October 27, 1959  - April 28, 1992) was a Canadian figure skater. He was the 1982 World bronze medalist, a three-time Canadian national champion (1978–80), and competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics. He was born and died in Calgary.

After turning pro, Pockar toured with Stars on Ice and worked as a choreographer. He died of AIDS in 1992. Scott Hamilton outed Pockar as gay in Hamilton's autobiography, Landing It.

Competitive highlights

International
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International: Junior
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