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Sal Irvine

1888 – 1939

New Zealand rugby union player

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About Sal Irvine

Lived 1888 – 1939 (aged 50–51). Sal Irvine was a rugby union player.

John Gilbert "Sal" Irvine (1 July 1888 – 10 June 1939) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Irvine represented at a provincial level on 21 occasions either side of World War I, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1914 tour of Australia.

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Important facts

Born
1888
Birth century
Died
1939
Occupation
Also known as
John Gilbert Irvine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sal Irvine?

New Zealand rugby union player

When was Sal Irvine born?

Sal Irvine was born in 1888.

When did Sal Irvine die?

Sal Irvine died in 1939.

What was Sal Irvine's occupation?

Sal Irvine was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sal Irvine

· Wikidata: Q109774791

· DBpedia: Sal Irvine

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