About John Baxter
John Baxter was a British rugby league player.
John "Johnnie" Baxter ( – 7 January 1927) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Rochdale Hornets, as a , or .
Representative honours Baxter won a cap for England while at Rochdale Hornets in 1904 against Other Nationalities, and won a cap for Great Britain while at Rochdale Hornets in 1908 against New Zealand.
Baxter represented Lancashire while at Rochdale Hornets.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Baxter?
English rugby league footballer
When was John Baxter born?
John Baxter was born in Dalton-in-Furness.
When did John Baxter die?
John Baxter died on 7 January 1927 in Rochdale.
What was John Baxter's occupation?
John Baxter was a rugby league player.
What nationality was John Baxter?
John Baxter was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Baxter. https://biography.guide/john-baxter-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "John Baxter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-baxter-rugby-league-player/.
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