About William Mills
Lived 1879 – 1953 (aged 74). William Mills was a rugby union player.
William Alonzo Mills (2 February 1879 – 9 October 1953) was an English international rugby union player.
Mills, a forward, was of a lighter build than his contemporaries and excelled in open play on account of his speed. He was a product of the Devonport Ramblers and spent his career with the club's senior side Albion. From 1906 to 1908, Mills attained 11 England caps and scored four tries. His appearances included a match against the 1906–07 Springboks.
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Who was William Mills?
English international rugby union player
When was William Mills born?
William Mills was born on 2 February 1879.
When did William Mills die?
William Mills died on 9 October 1953.
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William Mills was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Mills (rugby union)
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