Thomas Oliver Bennett (2 April 1852[1] – 8 August 1905[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (who were a rugby union club at the time). Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Wakefield Trinity was a rugby union club.
| Full name | Thomas Oliver Bennett | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 April 1852 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Wakefield district, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 8 August 1905 (aged 53) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Wakefield district, England | ||||||||||||||||
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Background
editThomas Bennett's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and his death aged 53 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Playing career
editThomas Bennett was a founder member of Wakefield Trinity and played in the club's first ever game in 1873, and he was later an honorary secretary of the club.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts - A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 - 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a