Jack Taylor (English rugby union)
John Thomas Taylor (1877–1951) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1897 to 1905,[1] and at club level for Castleford RUFC and West Hartlepool R.F.C.. He also captained his country.[1]
| Birth name | John Thomas Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 26 May 1877 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Castleford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 8 September 1951 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Ashington (aged 74 years 105 days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
John Taylor was born on 26 May 1877 in Whitwood Mere, Castleford, Yorkshire.[1]
Rugby union career
Taylor made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 18 March 1905 at Athletic Ground, Richmond in the England vs Scotland match.[1]
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| Preceded by John Daniell |
English National Rugby Union Captain Jan 1901 |
Succeeded by William Bunting |
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