Arnold Alcock (18 August 1882 – 7 November 1973) was an English international rugby union player.[1]
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| Date of birth | 18 August 1882 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 7 November 1973 (aged 91) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England | ||||||||||||||||
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Biography
editKnown as "Doc", Alcock was born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, and played rugby for Guy's Hospital RFC during his medical studies. His England debut, as a forward against the touring Springboks in 1906, came through fortuitous circumstances. Due to a clerical error, England's original choice Lancelot Slocock had failed to receive an invitation, with Alcock selected instead. An underwhelming performance ensured this would be Alcock's only cap.[2]
Alcock was senior surgeon at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and on his retirement in 1953 became High sheriff of Gloucester.[3] He served 45 years as president of Gloucester RFC between 1924 and 1969.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Obituary". Birmingham Daily Post. 8 November 1973.
- ^ "Ashton has unearthed a good egg in Easter, says Richards". The Guardian. 6 February 2007.
- ^ "Former Surgeon Dies". Western Daily Press. 8 November 1973.
- ^ Knight, Guy. "Doc Alcock". Gloucester Rugby Heritage.
External links
edit- Arnold Alcock at ESPNscrum