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Jack Asher

1927 – 2015

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About Jack Asher

Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87–88). Jack Asher was a referee.

Jack Asher (1927 – 23 June 2015) was a Scottish shinty player, referee, and administrator.

Sporting career Asher lost an eye at the age of 12 after an accident with an air rifle. Although born in Glasgow, he went to school in Nethy Bridge. He attended the University of Glasgow and was inextricably linked with Glasgow University Shinty Club. He was the club's honorary president until his death. He received a Blue for playing with the university and also received one for Judo.

He was a founder member of Glasgow Kelvin.

After he stopped playing shinty Asher became a very well respected referee. He was to officiate at three Camanachd Cup finals, 1972, 1974 and finally 1991, at the age of 64. In 2008, Glasgow University hosted a special testimonial for him where he was presented with a silver caman as well as another presentation from Kyles Athletic Shinty Club that day in mark of his long friendship with shinty in that area.

The Skeabost Horn - The trophy for competition in the old Southern Shinty Leagues in Central Belt Scotland - it was entrusted to Jack Asher until his death in 2015.

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Important facts

Born
1927
Birth century
Occupation
Referee
Education
University of Glasgow

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jack Asher's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Asher?

shinty player

When was Jack Asher born?

Jack Asher was born in 1927.

When did Jack Asher die?

Jack Asher died on 23 June 2015 in Glasgow.

What was Jack Asher's occupation?

Jack Asher was a referee.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Asher

· Wikidata: Q6111059

· DBpedia: Jack Asher (shinty)

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