About Tom Pearson
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 83). Tom Pearson was a rugby union player.
Tom Pearson (4 October 1926 – 14 September 2010) was a Scottish rugby union player. He became the 102nd President of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Career Pearson became a P.E. teacher and also became an Assistant Rector at Buckhaven High School.
Pearson played and coached for Howe of Fife.
Pearson refereed rugby union matches.
Pearson suffered a heart attack in 1980 and stood down from the SRU. He recovered and carried on teaching till 1985 when he retired. He then joined the SRU again as youth convenor.
Pearson became the 102nd President of the Scottish Rugby Union. He served the standard one year from 1988 to 1989.
Pearson was a firm believer in progressing youth rugby and chaired a number of initiatives to develop youth participation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Pearson?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Tom Pearson born?
Tom Pearson was born on 4 October 1926 in Gateside.
When did Tom Pearson die?
Tom Pearson died on 14 September 2010.
What was Tom Pearson's occupation?
Tom Pearson was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Pearson (rugby union, born 1926)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Pearson. https://biography.guide/tom-pearson/
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