About Arthur Wheatley
Lived 1908 – 1993 (aged 84). Arthur Wheatley was a rugby union player.
Arthur Wheatley (6 December 1908 – 4 February 1993) was an English international rugby union player.
Wheatley was born and raised in Coventry, attending South Street School.
A lock, Wheatley made his debut for Coventry in 1929 and first represented Warwickshire during the 1930–31 County Championship. He had to wait until the age of 28 to gain an England trial and broke into the England side for their triple crown-winning 1937 Home Nations campaign, featuring in all three fixtures. The match against Scotland was historic as Wheatley was joined in the team by his brother Harold.
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Who was Arthur Wheatley?
rugby player
When was Arthur Wheatley born?
Arthur Wheatley was born on 6 December 1908.
When did Arthur Wheatley die?
Arthur Wheatley died on 4 February 1993.
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Arthur Wheatley was a rugby union player.
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