John Dyson (rugby)

For the cricketer, see Jack Dyson.

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

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]

References

  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.