About James Gardiner
Lived 1902 – 1961 (aged 58). James Gardiner was a rugby union player.
John Burnett Gardiner (27 October 1902 — 11 April 1961) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Belfast, Gardiner was the nephew of Ireland forward Fred Gardiner and attended Campbell College.
Gardiner played with Belfast club North of Ireland and was capped 13 times for Ireland from 1923 to 1925. He was utilised by Ireland as a centre three-quarter, although he was at scrum-half on his debut match.
Emigrating to Southern Rhodesia, Gardiner played some rugby for the British colony and became a cattle rancher.
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Who was James Gardiner?
rugby player
When was James Gardiner born?
James Gardiner was born on 27 October 1902.
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James Gardiner died on 11 April 1961.
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James Gardiner was a rugby union player.
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