John Dyson (rugby)

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

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.

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Background

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

Playing career

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]

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References

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  3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN   978-1-903659-49-6.