About Stan Polden
Lived 1885 – 1958 (aged 73). Stan Polden was a rugby union player.
Stanhope Ernest Polden (24 March 1885 – 14 October 1958) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Polden was born and raised in Dublin, where he received his education at the Masonic Boys School.
A scrum-half, Polden was a long time member of Clontarf F.C. and gained Ireland caps both sides of World War I. He received four caps, making his debut in 1913, then appearing for the last time in 1920, at the late age of 35.
Polden became an IRFU committeeman and was president in 1933–34.
Outside of rugby, Polden served on the Dublin Port and Docks Board. He was also involved in the Masonic Order as a representative of the Masonic Lodge of Massachusetts in Ireland.
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Who was Stan Polden?
rugby player
When was Stan Polden born?
Stan Polden was born on 24 March 1885.
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Stan Polden died on 14 October 1958.
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Stan Polden was a rugby union player.
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