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Harry Greenlees

1903 – 1969

Rugby union player

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About Harry Greenlees

Lived 1903 – 1969 (aged 65). Harry Greenlees was a rugby union player.

Henry Dickson Greenlees known as Harry Greenlees (31 July 1903 – 23 May 1969) was a rugby union fly-half who played 153 games for Leicester Tigers and 6 games for Scotland between 1926 and 1932.

The Greenlees family was in the footwear trade and this led them to relocate from Glasgow to Leicester. Greenlees made his Leicester debut against Old Blues on 20 March 1926 at Welford Road in the unusual position of scrum-half, Greenlees played 5 games in the position that season. 1926/27 season saw Greenlees in his more usual position of fly-half, starting 34 of the club's 41 matches in the position.

Greenlees debut came on 17 December 1927 against at Murrayfield, the Scots prevailed 10–8, and Greenlees continued in the 1928 Five Nations as Scotland beat however he was dropped from the side following defeat to . This was Greenlees' only defeat in his 6 caps.

He was selected for the 1930 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia but was unable to take the time away from work. He was captain of Leicester from 1930 to 1932 and was top points scorer in the 1931/32 season.

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Henry Dickson Greenlees

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Greenlees?

rugby union player (1903-1969)

When was Harry Greenlees born?

Harry Greenlees was born on 31 July 1903 in Pollokshields.

When did Harry Greenlees die?

Harry Greenlees died on 23 May 1969 in Houghton on the Hill.

What was Harry Greenlees's occupation?

Harry Greenlees was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Greenlees

· Wikidata: Q29628860

· DBpedia: Harry Greenlees

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