About Thomas Oliver Bennett
Lived 1852 – 1905 (aged 52–53). Thomas Oliver Bennett was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
Thomas Oliver Bennett (2 April 1852 – 8 August 1905) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (who were a rugby union club at the time). Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Wakefield Trinity was a rugby union club.
Background Thomas Bennett's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and his death aged 53 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Playing career Thomas Bennett was a founder member of Wakefield Trinity and played in the club's first ever game in 1873, and he was later an honorary secretary of the club.
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Who was Thomas Oliver Bennett?
English rugby union player (1852–1905)
When was Thomas Oliver Bennett born?
Thomas Oliver Bennett was born in 1852 in Wakefield.
When did Thomas Oliver Bennett die?
Thomas Oliver Bennett died in 1905 in Wakefield.
What was Thomas Oliver Bennett's occupation?
Thomas Oliver Bennett was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
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