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John Dyson (rugby)

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John William Dyson
Full nameJohn William Dyson
Date of birth6 September 1866
Place of birthSkelmanthorpe, England
Date of death3 January 1909(1909-01-03) (aged 42)
Place of deathHuddersfield, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarters
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Huddersfield ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1890-93 England[1] 4 (2)

John William Dyson (6 September 1866 – (1909-01-03)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

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Jack Dyson was born in Skelmanthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 42 in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Playing career

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
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