About Ian Henderson
Lived 1918 – 1991 (aged 72). Ian Henderson was a British rugby union player.
Ian Henderson (31 October 1918 – 11 June 1991) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Academicals RFC.
Provincial career
He was capped for Edinburgh District. He represented Scotland Probables in 1947.
International career
He was capped eight times for between 1939 and 1948.
Family
His brother James McLaren Henderson – Mac Henderson – was also capped for Scotland, and became the oldest living Scottish international in his later years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Henderson?
Scottish rugby union player (1918-1991)
When was Ian Henderson born?
Ian Henderson was born on 31 October 1918 in Tranent.
When did Ian Henderson die?
Ian Henderson died on 11 June 1991 in Haddington.
What was Ian Henderson's occupation?
Ian Henderson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ian Henderson?
Ian Henderson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Henderson (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Henderson. https://biography.guide/ian-henderson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ian Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-henderson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Ian Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-henderson-rugby-union-player/.
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