About James Lytle
Lived 1875 – 1928 (aged 53). James Lytle was a British rugby union player.
James Hill Lytle (18 May 1875 — 11 July 1928) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Lytle was a grandson of former Belfast mayor John Lytle and attended Merchiston Castle School in Scotland.
A strong scrummaging forward, Lytle played for Belfast club North of Ireland and was a noted goal-kicker, specialising in shots from distance. He made his Ireland debut playing beside his brother John during their triple crown-winning 1894 Home Nations campaign. Capped 12 times, Lytle finished his career with another triple crown win in 1899.
Lytle moved to Buenos Aires for business reasons around the turn of the century.
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Who was James Lytle?
rugby union player (1875-1928)
When was James Lytle born?
James Lytle was born on 18 May 1875 in Belfast.
When did James Lytle die?
James Lytle died on 11 July 1928 in Buenos Aires.
What was James Lytle's occupation?
James Lytle was a rugby union player.
What nationality was James Lytle?
James Lytle was British.
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· DBpedia: James Lytle (rugby union)
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