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Henry Stevenson

1867 – 1945

Scottish rugby union player

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About Henry Stevenson

Lived 1867 – 1945 (aged 78). Henry Stevenson was a British cricketer and rugby union player.

International career Stevenson was capped 15 times for Scotland and took part in six Home Nations campaigns. This included being part of Scotland's 1891 Home Nations Triple Crown winning side as well as the team which were joint winners with England the previous Championship. The only points of his career were scored through a drop goal in a win against Wales at Edinburgh during their Triple Crown year.

Cricket career On the cricket field Stevenson was a slow underarm bowler and right-handed batsman. He appeared in five first-class matches between 1901 and 1905, once for the PF Warner's XI, another with HDG Leveson-Gower's XI, twice for the Marylebone Cricket Club and once with Scotland. He managed four wickets at 67.25 and scored 104 runs at 11.55, with a highest score of 35. His biggest wicket was that of Australian Test batsman Reggie Duff, whom he dismissed in one of his matches for Marylebone. His nephew, Alexander Stevenson, was also a first-class cricketer.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Stevenson?

Scottish rugby union player (1867-1945)

When was Henry Stevenson born?

Henry Stevenson was born on 12 July 1867 in Edinburgh.

When did Henry Stevenson die?

Henry Stevenson died on 8 August 1945 in Corstorphine.

What was Henry Stevenson's occupation?

Henry Stevenson was a cricketer and rugby union player.

What nationality was Henry Stevenson?

Henry Stevenson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Stevenson

· Wikidata: Q5728715

· DBpedia: Henry Stevenson

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