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Donald Grant

1892 – 1962

British association football player

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Lived 1892 – 1962 (aged 69). Donald Grant was a British association football player and rugby union player.

Donald Grant (30 December 1892 – 8 December 1962) was an international rugby union player representing Scotland. Grant played as a Wing.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Grant played for London Scottish.

Provincial career

Grant played for the English county team East Midlands.

He played for the Whites Trial side against the Blues Trial side on 21 January 1911, while still with London Scottish, scoring a try in the match in a 26-19 win for the Whites.

International career

Grant played 2 matches for Scotland, both in the Five Nations tournament.

He remains the youngest player to play on the Wing for Scotland. His first start was at the age of 18 years and 36 days.

His debut was against Wales on 4 February 1911 at Inverleith. Wales won the match 32 - 10. The Glasgow Herald noted that Grant as 'the schoolboy member of the team, took a long time to find his feet, and did his best work in Scotland's last despairing rally.' Grant had a kick at goal in the first half but it went right of the post; and his similar conversion kick in the second half also missed. Nevertheless he combined with Carl Ogilivy to good effect throughout the match.

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald Grant?

British association football player (1892-1962)

When was Donald Grant born?

Donald Grant was born on 30 December 1892 in Myanmar.

When did Donald Grant die?

Donald Grant died on 8 December 1962 in San Francisco.

What was Donald Grant's occupation?

Donald Grant was an association football player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Donald Grant?

Donald Grant was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald Grant

· Wikidata: Q55609840

· DBpedia: Donald Grant (rugby union)

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