About John Hinton
Lived 1860 – 1931 (aged 70–71). John Hinton was a British rugby union player.
John Thomas Hinton (1860 – 4 February 1931) was a British international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cardiff Rugby Football Club and international rugby for Wales. He was an agent for the Royal Liver Assurance Company.
Rugby career Hinton was chosen for just a single international cap, which was awarded in the final game of the 1884 Home Nations Championship in a game against Ireland. Hinton was brought in as a replacement for George Lockwood Morris and was one of three new players brought into the pack; the others being Llanelli's Buckley Roderick and Samuel Goldsworthy of Swansea. Wales won the match by a drop-goal and two tries to nil; but despite the win Hinton was not reselected for the following tournament.
International matches played Wales 1884
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hinton?
Welsh rugby union player
When was John Hinton born?
John Hinton was born in 1860 in Mumbai.
When did John Hinton die?
John Hinton died in 1931 in Cardiff.
What was John Hinton's occupation?
John Hinton was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Hinton?
John Hinton was British.
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· DBpedia: John Hinton (rugby)
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