John Hall (rugby union, born 1869)
| Date of birth | 20 June 1869 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Gateshead, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 13 January 1945 (aged 75) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Chiswick, England | ||||||||||||||||
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John Hall (20 June 1869 – 13 January 1945) was an English international rugby union player.
Hall was a forward who was at his best when in open play.[1] After starting out with Gateshead Institute, Hall played rugby for North Durham and became the first from the club to earn international honours.[2] His three England caps all came in the 1894 Home Nations Championship. He also served as captain of Durham County.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Rugby Notes". The Journal. 7 March 1894.
- ^ "1887 - Durham County Trial Match (2)". Hartlepool History Then & Now.
- ^ "To-Morrow's Football". Shields Daily Gazette. 26 October 1894.