About George Paterson
Lived 1855 – 1934 (aged 78). George Paterson was a rugby union player.
George Paterson (5 March 1855 – March 1934) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Paterson started at Warriston.
He was notable for his weight; he weighed under 9 stone - and is the lightest person to have played rugby union for Scotland.
Paterson later played for Edinburgh Academicals
Paterson was a mainstay in the Accies team that won the Scottish Unofficial Championship in 1878.
He retired from rugby union in 1879. It is said that his lack of weight hindered his international selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Paterson?
rugby player (1855-1934)
When was George Paterson born?
George Paterson was born on 3 May 1855.
When did George Paterson die?
George Paterson died on 1 March 1934.
What was George Paterson's occupation?
George Paterson was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Paterson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Paterson. https://biography.guide/george-paterson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "George Paterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-paterson-rugby-union-player/.
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