About James Sanderson
Lived 1852 – 1930 (aged 77–78). James Sanderson was a rugby union player.
James Sanderson (29 January 1852 – 1930) was a Scottish international rugby union player. He played as a full back.
His parents James Sanderson and Eliza Ross were from Dunbar, East Lothian. James Lyon Playfair Sanderson was born in St. George's, Madras, India as his parents moved there while his father was stationed there with the Army.
He was called up to the Scotland squad for the Scotland v England match in Glasgow, on 3 March 1873. It was his only time to represent the national side.
After retiring from rugby, he moved to London to become a Haulage Contractor.
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Who was James Sanderson?
Scottish rugby union player
When was James Sanderson born?
James Sanderson was born on 29 January 1852 in Chennai.
When did James Sanderson die?
James Sanderson died in 1930 in Havant.
What was James Sanderson's occupation?
James Sanderson was a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: James Sanderson (rugby union)
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