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Biddy Anderson

1874 – 1926

South African rugby union footballer and cricketer

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Lived 1874 – 1926 (aged 51). Biddy Anderson was a South African rugby union player and cricketer.

James Henry "Biddy" Anderson (26 April 1874 – 11 March 1926) was a South African cricketer and rugby union player who represented South Africa at each sport.

Born in Kimberley, Anderson attended Diocesan College in Rondebosch before going to Oxford University, where he was awarded a rugby Blue. He captained Western Province in the Currie Cup in 1903–04, scoring 109 in the semi-final win over Border, who totalled only 107 in their two innings.

Anderson also played three rugby union Tests for South Africa in 1896. He was a member of the team that beat Great Britain at Newlands in Cape Town in 1896 to record South Africa's first international victory. He also played for clubs in Italy and France. He is one of six men to have played both cricket and rugby Tests for South Africa.

Anderson was a farmer and racehorse breeder near Bredasdorp in Cape Province.

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Who was Biddy Anderson?

South African rugby union footballer and cricketer (1874-1926)

When was Biddy Anderson born?

Biddy Anderson was born on 26 April 1874 in Kimberley.

When did Biddy Anderson die?

Biddy Anderson died on 11 March 1926 in Bredasdorp.

What was Biddy Anderson's occupation?

Biddy Anderson was a rugby union player and cricketer.

What nationality was Biddy Anderson?

Biddy Anderson was South African.

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· Wikipedia: Biddy Anderson

· Wikidata: Q4904085

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