About James Cumberbatch
Lived 1909 – 1972 (aged 62). James Cumberbatch was a British rugby league player.
James Haywood Cumberbatch (9 February 1909 – first ¼ 1972 ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Broughton Rangers and Newcastle, as a .
Background James Cumberbatch was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, and his death aged was registered in Northumberland South district.
International honours Cumberbatch won caps for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1937 against France, and while at Newcastle in 1938 against Wales, and was the only player to win an England cap while at the now defunct Newcastle rugby league club.
Personal life Cumberbatch was the brother of the rugby league footballer Val Cumberbatch.
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Who was James Cumberbatch?
English professional rugby league footballer (1909–1972)
When was James Cumberbatch born?
James Cumberbatch was born on 9 February 1909 in Liverpool.
When did James Cumberbatch die?
James Cumberbatch died on 6 January 1972 in Northumberland.
What was James Cumberbatch's occupation?
James Cumberbatch was a rugby league player.
What nationality was James Cumberbatch?
James Cumberbatch was British.
Sources & further reading
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