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Andrew Murdison

1898 – 1968

Scottish rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Andrew Murdison

Lived 1898 – 1968 (aged 69–70). Andrew Murdison was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

Andrew Murdison (16 May 1898 – 1968) was a Scottish rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Scottish Borders, and at club level for Galashiels RFC (captain), as a centre, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Halifax.

Early life and family Murdison was born in Lauder, Scottish Borders, to Robert Hope Murdison, a plumber, and Elizabeth Copeland Forbes.

Rugby league In 1923, moved south to England to become a rugby league professional, signing for Halifax.

Murdison won one cap for Other Nationalities while at Halifax in 1926.

Contemporaneous article extract "A. Murdison. Halifax (Northern Rugby league.) "A. Murdison is one of the club's finest discoveries. Born in Lowden (sic), he became connected with the Galashiels Rugby Union club, and quickly won distinction as a centre three-quarter with wonderful anticipation, and before turning professional, represented his county, besides being captain of his side. He possesses great speed, and is a strong straight runner. He played in the trial games for the last Australian tour in 1924, and only just missed securing a place."

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Important facts

Born
1898, Lauder
Birth century
Died
1968, Earlston

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Murdison?

Scottish rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Andrew Murdison born?

Andrew Murdison was born in 1898 in Lauder.

When did Andrew Murdison die?

Andrew Murdison died in 1968 in Earlston.

What was Andrew Murdison's occupation?

Andrew Murdison was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Murdison

· Wikidata: Q4758083

· DBpedia: Andrew Murdison

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