Ian Lumsden
Scottish rugby union player (born 1923)
About Ian Lumsden
Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 84–85). Ian Lumsden was a British cricketer, rugby union player and physician.
Ian James Michael Lumsden (6 April 1923 – August 2008) was a Scottish rugby union international.
Rugby Union career
Provincial career
He represented the Scotland Probables side in 1947.
International career
Lumsden, a full-back and occasional fly half, was capped seven times in Tests for Scotland. These appearances came in both the 1947 and 1949 Five Nations Championships.
Cricket career
He also played first-class cricket with the Scottish national team and the Combined Services during the 1940s. A middle order batsman, Lumsden made 379 runs at 27.07 from his seven first-class matches. He made three half centuries, two of which, including his highest score of 66, came in a drawn match with Warwickshire at Edgbaston in 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Lumsden?
Scottish rugby union player (born 1923)
When was Ian Lumsden born?
Ian Lumsden was born on 6 April 1923 in Edinburgh.
When did Ian Lumsden die?
Ian Lumsden died in 2008 in Mosman Park.
What was Ian Lumsden's occupation?
Ian Lumsden was a cricketer, rugby union player and physician.
What nationality was Ian Lumsden?
Ian Lumsden was British.
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