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Harry Toft

1881 – 1951

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Harry Toft

Lived 1881 – 1951 (aged 69–70). Harry Toft was a British rugby union player and rugby league player.

Harry Toft (second ¼ 1881 – fourth ¼ 1951 ) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Glamorgan County RFC, and at club level for Swansea RFC, as a centre, or fly-half, and club level rugby league (RL) for Hunslet.

Background Harry Toft's birth was registered in Swansea district, Glamorgan, and his death aged 77 was registered in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Notable county matches Harry Toft played alongside fellow Swansea RFC players; George Hayward, Phil Hopkins, Fred Lewis, Ivor Morgan and Dicky Owen (captain) in Glamorgan County RFC's 3–16 defeat by Australia at Cardiff Arms Park on Wednesday 7 October 1908.

Notable tour matches Harry Toft played in Swansea RFC's 6–0 victory over Australia at St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea on Saturday 26 December 1908 in front of a crowd of 40,000.

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Important facts

Born
1881, Swansea
Birth century
Died
1951, Leeds

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Toft?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1881-1951)

When was Harry Toft born?

Harry Toft was born in 1881 in Swansea.

When did Harry Toft die?

Harry Toft died in 1951 in Leeds.

What was Harry Toft's occupation?

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

What nationality was Harry Toft?

Harry Toft was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Toft

· Wikidata: Q27661910

· DBpedia: Harry Toft

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