About Arnold Alcock
Lived 1882 – 1973 (aged 91). Arnold Alcock was a rugby union player.
Arnold Alcock (18 August 1882 – 7 November 1973) was an English international rugby union player.
Biography Known as "Doc", Alcock was born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, and played rugby for Guy's Hospital RFC during his medical studies. His England debut, as a forward against the touring Springboks in 1906, came through fortuitous circumstances. Due to a clerical error, England's original choice Lancelot Slocock had failed to receive an invitation, with Alcock selected instead. An underwhelming performance ensured this would be Alcock's only cap.
Alcock was senior surgeon at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and on his retirement in 1953 became High sheriff of Gloucester. He served 45 years as president of Gloucester RFC between 1924 and 1969.
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English rugby union player
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Arnold Alcock was born on 18 August 1882 in Wolstanton.
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Arnold Alcock died on 7 November 1973 in Gloucester.
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Arnold Alcock was a rugby union player.
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