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Ian King

1923 – 2002

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Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 79). Ian King was a rugby union player.

Ian King (5 May 1923 – 9 September 2002) was an English international rugby union player.

Born in Leyburn, King started playing with Harrogate after the war and became a regular selection for Yorkshire, as a fullback or centre. His primary position was fullback and it was in that role he gained three England caps in 1954, debuting in a win over Wales at Twickenham. In his second match, a loss to the All Blacks, King spent a period off the field injured, but retained his place for their next fixture against Ireland, kicking a penalty and conversion in an England win.

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Who was Ian King?

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When was Ian King born?

Ian King was born on 5 May 1923.

When did Ian King die?

Ian King died on 9 September 2002.

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Ian King was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian King

· Wikidata: Q130535726

· DBpedia: Ian King (rugby union)

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