About Hamish Kemp
Lived 1933 – 2002 (aged 69). Hamish Kemp was a British rugby union player.
James William Young Kemp, known as Hamish Kemp, (13 February 1933 in Glasgow – 5 June 2002 in Glasgow) was a Scottish international rugby union player, who played at lock/second row.
Provincial career
He played for Glasgow District in the Scottish Inter-District Championship. He won the title with Glasgow District in season 1955-56.
International career
He was capped twenty seven times for between 1954–1960.
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Who was Hamish Kemp?
Scottish rugby union player (1933–2002)
When was Hamish Kemp born?
Hamish Kemp was born on 13 February 1933 in Glasgow.
When did Hamish Kemp die?
Hamish Kemp died on 5 June 2002 in Glasgow.
What was Hamish Kemp's occupation?
Hamish Kemp was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Hamish Kemp?
Hamish Kemp was British.
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