About Tommy Simpson
Lived 1881 – 1956 (aged 74). Tommy Simpson was a rugby union player.
Thomas Simpson (8 August 1881 – 25 June 1956) was an English international rugby union player.
Rugby career Simpson was a wing three–quarter of considerable pace, which combined with his swerving runs made him hard to stop. He spent his entire career with Rockcliff and debuted for England in their 1902 Calcutta Cup win over Scotland. His international career continued until 1909, totalling 11 caps. He was an England reserve a further 10 times.
After retiring, Simpson remained involved in rugby as a touch judge and was secretary of the Northumberland RFU.
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Who was Tommy Simpson?
English international rugby union player
When was Tommy Simpson born?
Tommy Simpson was born on 8 August 1881.
When did Tommy Simpson die?
Tommy Simpson died on 25 June 1956.
What was Tommy Simpson's occupation?
Tommy Simpson was a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: Tommy Simpson (rugby union)
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