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Thomas Wedge

1881 – 1964

English rugby union player

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Lived 1881 – 1964 (aged 83). Thomas Wedge was a British rugby union player.

Thomas "Chicky" Grenfell Wedge (15 August 1881 – 13 December 1964) was an English rugby union player born in St Ives, Cornwall.

Wedge a scrum-half played his club rugby for St Ives RFC as well as representing Cornwall, he gained 29 caps between 1903–11 and was a member of the famous 1908 County Championship winning side that beat Durham 17–3 in the final at Redruth in front of 17,000 people. He gained two international caps for England against France in 1907 and again against Wales in 1909.

"Chicky" also competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. On 26 October, he was a member of the British rugby union team (represented by Cornwall), which won the silver medal, losing against Australia in the final; the game was played at White City Stadium as Twickenham was still being built at the time.

As only one medal was awarded to the side, the team drew straws for who should take it home, which Wedge won.

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Who was Thomas Wedge?

English rugby union player (1881–1964)

When was Thomas Wedge born?

Thomas Wedge was born on 15 August 1881 in St Ives.

When did Thomas Wedge die?

Thomas Wedge died on 11 December 1964 in Penzance.

What was Thomas Wedge's occupation?

Thomas Wedge was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Thomas Wedge?

Thomas Wedge was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Wedge

· Wikidata: Q2068244

· DBpedia: Thomas Wedge (rugby union)

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