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Harry Uzzell

1883 – 1960

English rugby union player

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Lived 1883 – 1960 (aged 77). Harry Uzzell was a British rugby union player.

Henry "Harry" Uzzell (6 January 1883 – 20 December 1960) was a Welsh international rugby union player. He played club rugby predominantly for Newport and played county rugby for Gloucestershire. A fruiterer by trade he later became landlord of the Tredegar Arms in Bassaleg.

Uzzell spent the majority of his rugby career with Newport and captained them during the 1913/14 season. In 1912 he was part of the Swansea team that beat the touring South Africans.

International career Uzzell made his debut for Wales on 20 January 1912 against England. He would represent his country on 15 occasions in total, captaining his country four times. In one game against France at St Helen's, Swansea, Uzzell scored two tries the only points he collected for his country. It is probably true that Uzzell would have been capped far more but for the intervention of the First World War.

International games played Wales 1912, 1914, 1920 1912, 1913, 1914, 1920 1912, 1913, 1914, 1920 1912, 1913, 1914, 1920

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Who was Harry Uzzell?

English rugby union player (1883–1960)

When was Harry Uzzell born?

Harry Uzzell was born on 6 January 1883 in Shirehampton.

When did Harry Uzzell die?

Harry Uzzell died on 20 December 1960 in Bassaleg.

What was Harry Uzzell's occupation?

Harry Uzzell was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Harry Uzzell?

Harry Uzzell was British.

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· Wikipedia: Harry Uzzell

· Wikidata: Q5672969

· DBpedia: Harry Uzzell

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