About Alec Troup
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 80–81). Alec Troup was a British rugby league player.
Lindsay Alexander "Alec" Troup (1909 – 11 February 1990) was a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Rugby League XIII, and at club level for Barrow, as a , or .
Playing career Club career Troup was signed by Barrow, and made his debut for the club in April 1927.
Troup played at in Barrow's 4–7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley on Saturday 7 May 1938.
International honours Alec Troup won caps for England while at Barrow in 1934 against Australia, and France, in 1935 against Wales, in 1936 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1936 against New Zealand (2 matches).
Alec Troup played for Rugby League XIII while at Barrow against France.
Personal life Alec Troup's marriage to Bessie (née Williams) was registered during fourth ¼ 1931 in Barrow in Furness district.
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Who was Alec Troup?
Scottish rugby league footballer
When was Alec Troup born?
Alec Troup was born in 1909 in Orkney Islands.
When did Alec Troup die?
Alec Troup died on 11 February 1990.
What was Alec Troup's occupation?
Alec Troup was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Alec Troup?
Alec Troup was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alec Troup. https://biography.guide/alec-troup/
MLA: "Alec Troup." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alec-troup/.
Chicago: "Alec Troup." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alec-troup/.
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