About James Reid
Lived 1851 – 1908 (aged 57). James Reid was a British rugby union player.
James Reid (24 February 185129 July 1908) was a Scottish rugby football player.
He was capped five times for between 1874 and 1877. He also played for Edinburgh Wanderers.
He was the brother of Charles Reid ("Hippo") who was also capped for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Reid?
Scottish rugby union player (19th century)
When was James Reid born?
James Reid was born on 24 February 1851.
When did James Reid die?
James Reid died on 29 July 1908.
What was James Reid's occupation?
James Reid was a rugby union player.
What nationality was James Reid?
James Reid was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Reid (rugby, born 1851)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Reid. https://biography.guide/james-reid-rugby-union-player-1851/
MLA: "James Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-reid-rugby-union-player-1851/.
Chicago: "James Reid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-reid-rugby-union-player-1851/.
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