William Hamilton Kidston
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| Born | William Hamilton Kidston 29 April 1852 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 4 June 1929 (aged 77) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4th President of the Scottish Rugby Union | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1876–1877 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Benjamin Blyth II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | John Chiene | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
William Kidston (29 April 1852 – 4 June 1929) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He could play as a half-back or three-quarters.[1]
Amateur career
He played for West of Scotland, one of the top teams in Scotland at the time.
Provincial career
He was called up for the Glasgow District side for the world's first provincial match, the 'inter-city' against Edinburgh District on 23 November 1872.[2]
International career
He was called up to the Scotland squad in February 1874 and played England at The Oval on 23 February 1874.[3]
Football career
He played for Glasgow Wanderers in 1873.[4]