About William Rogers
Lived 1902 – 1987 (aged 85). William Rogers was an American rugby union player and surgeon.
William Lister "Lefty" Rogers (February 6, 1902 – November 13, 1987) was an American rugby union player who competed with the team in the 1924 Summer Olympics when it won the gold medal. He graduated from Stanford University in 1923 and then went on to get his M.D. in 1926 from the same university; in 1966 he became a member of the university's board of trustees. He became one of the founding members of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Besides rugby he also played basketball at Stanford.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Rogers?
American rugby union player (1902–1987)
When was William Rogers born?
William Rogers was born on 6 February 1902 in Ventura.
When did William Rogers die?
William Rogers died on 13 November 1987.
What was William Rogers's occupation?
William Rogers was a rugby union player and surgeon.
What nationality was William Rogers?
William Rogers was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Rogers (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Rogers. https://biography.guide/william-rogers-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "William Rogers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-rogers-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "William Rogers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-rogers-rugby-union-player/.
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