About Henry Huth
Lived 1856 – 1929 (aged 73). Henry Huth was a British cricketer, rugby league player and rugby union player.
Henry Huth (14 February 1856 – 31 December 1929 ) was an English cricketer and rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a Fullback. He died in Kensington. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Huddersfield was a rugby union club.
Playing career Henry Huth won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in the 1878–79 Home Nations rugby union match against Scotland.
Cricket Huth also played one first-class cricket match, for the Gentlemen of the North, in 1877.
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Who was Henry Huth?
English rugby union player (1856-1929)
When was Henry Huth born?
Henry Huth was born on 14 February 1856 in Huddersfield.
When did Henry Huth die?
Henry Huth died on 31 December 1929 in Kensington.
What was Henry Huth's occupation?
Henry Huth was a cricketer, rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Henry Huth?
Henry Huth was British.
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· DBpedia: Henry Huth (rugby union)
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