John Dyson (rugby)
| Full name | John William Dyson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 September 1866 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Skelmanthorpe, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 3 January 1909 (aged 42) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Huddersfield, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John William Dyson (6 September 1866 – 3 January 1909[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield,[3] as a three-quarters, i.e. wing or centre. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Huddersfield was a rugby union club.
Background[edit]
Jack Dyson was born in Skelmanthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 42 in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Playing career[edit]
Jack Dyson won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1890 against Scotland, in 1892 against Scotland, and in 1893 against Ireland, and Scotland.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.