About Bill Nicholson
Lived 1909 – 2001 (aged 91). Bill Nicholson was a rugby union player, cricketer and businessperson.
Bill Nicholson (7 May 1909 – 10 April 2001) was a Scotland international cricketer. He also played rugby union and he became president of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1968-69.
Cricket career
In 1929, Nicholson scored a century on his debut for Scotland against Ireland in Dublin at the age of 20.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Nicholson played rugby for West of Scotland.
Provincial career
He was capped for Glasgow District and had a trial for the Scotland national rugby union team but was not selected.
Administrative career
With West of Scotland he was president from 1958 to 1976, coinciding with one of the club's most successful periods.
He served as president of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1968-69.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Nicholson?
(1909-2001)
When was Bill Nicholson born?
Bill Nicholson was born on 7 May 1909 in Kirn.
When did Bill Nicholson die?
Bill Nicholson died on 10 April 2001.
What was Bill Nicholson's occupation?
Bill Nicholson was a rugby union player, cricketer and businessperson.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Nicholson (cricketer)
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