Thomas Coop
English rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Thomas Coop
Lived 1863 – 1929 (aged 66). Thomas Coop was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Thomas Coop (10 March 1863 – 16 April 1929) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England, and at club level for Leigh, as a fullback Prior to Thursday 29 August 1895, Leigh was a rugby union club.
Background Tom Coop was born in Tottington, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 66 in Bucklow, Cheshire, England.
Playing career
Representative honours Coop won a cap for England (RU) while at Leigh in the 1892 Home Nations Championship against Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Coop?
English rugby union and rugby league footballer (1863-1929)
When was Thomas Coop born?
Thomas Coop was born on 10 March 1863 in Tottington.
When did Thomas Coop die?
Thomas Coop died on 16 April 1929.
What was Thomas Coop's occupation?
Thomas Coop was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Thomas Coop?
Thomas Coop was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Coop. https://biography.guide/thomas-coop/
MLA: "Thomas Coop." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-coop/.
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