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Gordon Macdonald

1938 – 2012

Rugby player

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Lived 1938 – 2012 (aged 73). Gordon Macdonald was an association football player and rugby union player.

William Gordon Macdonald (30 December 1938 — 28 June 2012) was a Scottish international rugby union player.

Born in Glasgow, Macdonald was educated at Belmont House School and Oundle School. The company his father founded, Macdonald's Biscuits, created and manufactured Penguin biscuits.

Macdonald played his rugby for London Scottish, which he captained to an unbeaten season in 1968–69. He was a Scotland international player in 1969, gaining his solitary cap off the bench against Ireland at Murrayfield, as a replacement for injured centre Chris Rea. His time on the field was limited to 99 seconds and he neither got to touch the ball or produce a tackle. This was followed by a place on Scotland's end-of-season tour of Argentina, which didn't include capped matches. He also represented Middlesex and later served as selector for the county.

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Who was Gordon Macdonald?

rugby player

When was Gordon Macdonald born?

Gordon Macdonald was born on 30 December 1938.

When did Gordon Macdonald die?

Gordon Macdonald died on 28 June 2012.

What was Gordon Macdonald's occupation?

Gordon Macdonald was an association football player and rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gordon Macdonald

· Wikidata: Q130736172

· DBpedia: Gordon Macdonald (rugby union)

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