John Pinch (rugby)

For other people named John Pinch, see John Pinch (disambiguation).

John Pinch
Full nameJohn Pinch
Date of birth2 December 1870
Place of birthLancaster, England
Date of death3 March 1946 (aged 75)
Place of deathLancaster, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Lancaster ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1896-97 England[1] 3 (0)

John Pinch (2 December 1870[2] – 3 March 1946[3]) was an English rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Lancaster,[4] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.[1]

Background

John Pinch was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, and he died aged 75 in Lancaster, Lancashire.

Playing career

John Pinch won caps for England while at Lancaster in 1896 against Wales, and Ireland, in 1897 against Scotland.[1]

References

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