About Jim Ford
Lived 1869 – 1935 (aged 66). Jim Ford was a rugby union player.
Jim Ford (24 June 1869 – 13 October 1935) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Ford played rugby union for Gala.
Provincial career
He played for East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District on 23 January 1892.
He played for South of Scotland District in their match against Northumberland on 12 November 1892.
International career
Ford was capped once by Scotland, in 1893. He took the place of Adam Dalgleish who was unable to attend as a reserve.
Family
His parents were James Ford (1834-1908) and Isabella Messer (1834-1916). Jim was one of their 4 sons.
He married Jane Walker (1870-1942) in Galashiels in 1893.
Death
He died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on 13 October 1935.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Ford?
rugby player
When was Jim Ford born?
Jim Ford was born on 24 June 1869.
When did Jim Ford die?
Jim Ford died on 13 October 1935.
What was Jim Ford's occupation?
Jim Ford was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Ford (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Ford. https://biography.guide/jim-ford-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Jim Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-ford-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-ford-rugby-union-player/.
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