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Bill Nicholson (cricketer)

Bill Nicholson (7 May 1909 – 10 April 2001) was a Scotland international cricketer. He also played rugby union and he became president of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1968-69.[1]

Cricket career

In 1929, Nicholson scored a century on his debut for Scotland against Ireland in Dublin at the age of 20.[1]

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Nicholson played rugby for West of Scotland.[1]

Provincial career

He was capped for Glasgow District and had a trial for the Scotland national rugby union team but was not selected.[1]

Administrative career

With West of Scotland he was president from 1958 to 1976, coinciding with one of the club's most successful periods.[1]

He served as president of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1968-69.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Bill Nicholson Distinguished rugby figure who excelled at cricket". The Herald (Glasgow). 27 April 2001. Retrieved 23 March 2018.

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