About John Dyson
Lived 1866 – 1909 (aged 42). John Dyson was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
John William Dyson (6 September 1866 – ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a three-quarters, i.e. wing or centre. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Huddersfield was a rugby union club.
Background Jack Dyson was born in Skelmanthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 42 in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Playing career Jack Dyson won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1890 against Scotland, in 1892 against Scotland, and in 1893 against Ireland, and Scotland.
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Who was John Dyson?
English rugby union footballer
When was John Dyson born?
John Dyson was born on 6 September 1866 in Skelmanthorpe.
When did John Dyson die?
John Dyson died on 3 January 1909 in Huddersfield.
What was John Dyson's occupation?
John Dyson was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
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