Harry Read

Henry 'Harry' Marvelle Read (8 November 1888 – 6 December 1972) was an Irish first-class cricketer and rugby union international.

Born at Roscrea, Read was educated in Dublin at St Columba's College, before going up to Trinity College, Dublin in 1907. While studying there, he played club cricket for Dublin University Cricket Club. He made his debut in first-class cricket on the tour, playing two matches against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia at Haverford and Philadelphia. Three years later, he made his only first-class appearance for Ireland against Scotland at Dublin. Read earned twelve further Test caps for Ireland, playing his final international against Scotland at Inverleith in the 1913 Five Nations Championship. He played alongside Dickie Lloyd during this period, with the pair being credited with inventing modern half-back play.