Thomas Oliver Bennett
English rugby union player
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Thomas Oliver Bennett (2 April 1852[2] – 8 August 1905) 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 nameThomas Oliver Bennett
Born2 April 1852
Wakefield district, England
Notable relative(s)Ernest Bennett (son)
Donald Metcalfe (great grandson)
Donald Metcalfe (great grandson)
| Full name | Thomas Oliver Bennett | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 2 April 1852 Wakefield district, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 August 1905 (aged 53)[1] Wakefield district, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ernest Bennett (son) Donald Metcalfe (great grandson) | ||||||||||||||||
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Background
Thomas 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
Thomas 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]