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Antony Warr

1913 – 1995

Rugby union player and cricketer

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Lived 1913 – 1995 (aged 81). Antony Warr was a British cricketer and rugby union player.

Antony Lawley 'Tim' Warr (15 May 1913 – 29 January 1995) was an English rugby union player who represented the England national rugby union team. He also played first-class cricket with Oxford University.

Warr's two national caps came during the 1934 Home Nations Championship, where England claimed the triple crown. A winger, he scored a try on debut against Wales and made his other appearance against Ireland.

He played club rugby for Old Leodiensians before joining Wakefield during the 1936/37 season, scoring fourteen tries in twelve games in the two seasons he spent at the club. He also played seven times for Yorkshire and gained a blue for Oxford.

As a cricketer, Warr kept wicket for Oxford University in four first-class matches in 1933 and 1934. He spent some time playing with the Army during the 1940s and in 1950 he represented the Marylebone Cricket Club in a first-class match against Ireland in Dublin.

During the Second World War, he was the officer in charge of PT at Sandhurst

A school teacher by profession, he taught at Leeds Grammar School where he designed the Harrow first XV pitch.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Brasenose College
Also known as
Antony 'Tim' Warr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antony Warr?

Rugby union player and cricketer (1913-1995)

When was Antony Warr born?

Antony Warr was born on 15 May 1913 in Selly Oak.

When did Antony Warr die?

Antony Warr died on 29 January 1995 in Taunton.

What was Antony Warr's occupation?

Antony Warr was a cricketer and rugby union player.

What nationality was Antony Warr?

Antony Warr was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antony Warr

· Wikidata: Q4777261

· DBpedia: Antony Warr

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