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Edward Massey

1900 – 1977

English rugby union footballer

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About Edward Massey

Lived 1900 – 1977 (aged 76). Edward Massey was a rugby union player.

Edward John Massey (2 July 1900 – 30 April 1977) was a rugby union scrum half who played 3 times for in the 1925 Five Nations Championship. He played his club rugby for Leicester Tigers and Liverpool.

Massey made his Leicester Tigers debut on New Years Day, 1923, against Headingley but featured intermittently for the rest of the season and the 1923–24 season. In the 1924–25 he became a regular playing 25 games for the club and earning his international cap.

Massey is thought to be England's first Roman Catholic international. He made his debut on 17 January 1925 against at Twickenham in a 12-6 win. He then featured in a draw against and following a loss to he was dropped and never selected again. His last game for Leicester was the week before against Northampton Saints at Welford Road.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Massey?

English rugby union footballer (1900-1977)

When was Edward Massey born?

Edward Massey was born on 2 July 1900 in West Derby.

When did Edward Massey die?

Edward Massey died on 30 April 1977 in Woking.

What was Edward Massey's occupation?

Edward Massey was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Massey

· Wikidata: Q30610578

· DBpedia: Edward Massey (rugby union)

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