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Harry Garnett

1851 – 1928

English rugby union footballer

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About Harry Garnett

Lived 1851 – 1928 (aged 76). Harry Garnett was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Harry Wharfedale Tennant Garnett (16 September 1851 – 27 April 1928 ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s, and rugby union administrator of the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire (captain), and at club level for Bradford FC (captain), and Yorkshire Wanderers, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Bradford FC was a rugby union club, it then became a rugby league club, and since 1907 it has been the association football (soccer) club Bradford Park Avenue.

Background Harry Garnett was born in Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 76 in Wharfedale, West Riding of Yorkshire.

International honours Harry Garnett won a cap for England while at Bradford FC in 1877 against Scotland.

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Important facts

Born
16 September 1851, Otley
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 April 1928, Wharfedale
Occupation
Rugby league player, rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
Harry Wharfedale Tennant Garnett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Garnett?

English rugby union footballer

When was Harry Garnett born?

Harry Garnett was born on 16 September 1851 in Otley.

When did Harry Garnett die?

Harry Garnett died on 27 April 1928 in Wharfedale.

What was Harry Garnett's occupation?

Harry Garnett was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Harry Garnett?

Harry Garnett was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Garnett

· Wikidata: Q16030333

· DBpedia: Harry Garnett

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