Bill Nicholson (cricketer)
| Born | William Nicholson 7 May 1909 Kirn, Argyll, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 10 April 2001 (aged 91) Rhu, Argyll and Bute, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82nd President of the Scottish Rugby Union | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1968–1969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Rae Tod | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | George Crerar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1929-33 | Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 23 March 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
[edit]In 1929, Nicholson scored a century on his debut for Scotland against Ireland in Dublin at the age of 20.[1]
Rugby Union career
[edit]Amateur career
[edit]Nicholson played rugby for West of Scotland.[1]
Provincial career
[edit]He was capped for Glasgow District and had a trial for the Scotland national rugby union team but was not selected.[1]
Administrative career
[edit]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
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bill Nicholson Distinguished rugby figure who excelled at cricket". The Herald (Glasgow). 27 April 2001. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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