Ian King (rugby union) explained

Ian King
Birth Date:5 May 1923
Birth Place:Leyburn, Yorkshire, England
Death Place:Aylesbury, Bucks, England
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1954
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:5

Ian King (5 May 1923 – 9 September 2002) was an English international rugby union player.[1]

Born in Leyburn, King started playing with Harrogate after the war and became a regular selection for Yorkshire, as a fullback or centre.[2] His primary position was fullback and it was in that role he gained three England caps in 1954, debuting in a win over Wales at Twickenham. In his second match, a loss to the All Blacks, King spent a period off the field injured, but retained his place for their next fixture against Ireland, kicking a penalty and conversion in an England win.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Dropped Goal Ended Hopes At Harrogate . . 19 January 1953.
  2. News: Ian King May Miss R.U. County Games . . 1 October 1949.
  3. News: England Go Down To Great Pack . . 1 February 1954.