About Harold Wheatley
Lived 1912 – 2003 (aged 90). Harold Wheatley was a rugby union player.
Harold Frederick Wheatley (26 December 1912 – 10 April 2003) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Coventry, Wheatley was the younger brother of England lock Arthur and attended South Street School.
Wheatley, a versatile forward, came through the Hillfields juniors and made his debut for Coventry in 1932–33, earning Warwickshire representative honours his first season. From 1936 to 1939, Wheatley gained seven England caps, which includes matches with brother Arthur. He served as Coventry's first post-war captain.
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Harold Wheatley was born on 26 December 1912.
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Harold Wheatley died on 10 April 2003.
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Harold Wheatley was a rugby union player.
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