About John Pinch
Lived 1870 – 1946 (aged 75). John Pinch was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
John Pinch (2 December 1870 – 3 March 1946 ) was an English rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Lancaster, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.
Background John Pinch was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, and he died aged 75 in Lancaster, Lancashire.
Playing career John Pinch won caps for England while at Lancaster in 1896 against Wales, and Ireland, in 1897 against Scotland.
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Who was John Pinch?
English rugby union footballer (1870-1946)
When was John Pinch born?
John Pinch was born on 2 December 1870 in Lancaster.
When did John Pinch die?
John Pinch died on 3 March 1946 in Lancaster.
What was John Pinch's occupation?
John Pinch was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Pinch?
John Pinch was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Pinch. https://biography.guide/john-pinch/
MLA: "John Pinch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-pinch/.
Chicago: "John Pinch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-pinch/.
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