About Gordon Strachan
Lived 1947 – 2016 (aged 68). Gordon Strachan was a British rugby union player.
Gordon Matthew Strachan (16 November 1947 – 3 May 2016) was a Scottish rugby union player who was capped five times by his country.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Strachan was born in 1947 in Littlemill, Ayrshire. After leaving Ayr Academy, he played rugby for Ayr RFC and then Jordanhill College.
Provincial career
He played for Glasgow District.
International career
While a Jordanhill player, he played five times for Scotland at number 8, his first appearance being in the match against England in March 1971.
Family
His youngest daughter Shonagh was a member of girl band Lemonescent in the 2000s. Middle daughter Lorna was a successful fashion designer in the US before creating the flower pressing brand Pressed Petals UK in the 2020s.
Death
He died on 3 May 2016, aged 68, after suffering from cardiac amyloidosis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Strachan?
Scottish rugby union player (1947–2016)
When was Gordon Strachan born?
Gordon Strachan was born on 16 November 1947.
When did Gordon Strachan die?
Gordon Strachan died on 3 May 2016.
What was Gordon Strachan's occupation?
Gordon Strachan was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Gordon Strachan?
Gordon Strachan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon Strachan (rugby union)
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