About Sammy McQueen
Lived 1896 – 1983 (aged 87). Sammy McQueen was a rugby union player.
Samuel Brown McQueen (27 January 1896 — 16 September 1983) was a Scottish international rugby union player.
McQueen was born in Liverpool and educated at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Crosby.
A fly-half, McQueen was capped four times for Scotland in 1923, debuting in a win over France at Inverleith. He set up Leslie Gracie's winning try against Wales in his next match and then scored a try himself to help Scotland defeat Ireland at Lansdowne Road. For his final appearance, a Calcutta Cup match, Scotland needed a win to secure the grand slam, but went down to England 6–8. He was the first international produced by Crosby club Waterloo and also made three appearances for the Barbarians.
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Who was Sammy McQueen?
Scottish international rugby union player
When was Sammy McQueen born?
Sammy McQueen was born on 27 January 1896.
When did Sammy McQueen die?
Sammy McQueen died on 16 September 1983.
What was Sammy McQueen's occupation?
Sammy McQueen was a rugby union player.
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