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Arthur Gray

1917 – 1991

English rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Arthur Gray

Lived 1917 – 1991 (aged 73). Arthur Gray was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Arthur Gray (4 September 1917 – 25 August 1991) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England, and at club level for Otley, as a full-back, and club level rugby league (RL) for Wakefield Trinity, as a .

Background Arthur Gray was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 73 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours Arthur Gray made his international rugby union début, and scored a conversion, in England's 9–6 victory over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 18 January 1947. see List of England national rugby union team - Results 1947. He played two further rugby union internationals, in the 1947 Five Nations Championship against Ireland, and Scotland.

Club career Arthur Gray made his début for Wakefield Trinity during April 1947, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1949–50 season

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Arthur Gray's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Gray?

English rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Arthur Gray born?

Arthur Gray was born on 4 September 1917 in Leeds.

When did Arthur Gray die?

Arthur Gray died on 25 August 1991 in Scarborough.

What was Arthur Gray's occupation?

Arthur Gray was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Arthur Gray?

Arthur Gray was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Gray

· Wikidata: Q4798879

· DBpedia: Arthur Gray (rugby)

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