Frank Hamilton (rugby union)

Frank Hamilton
Full name George Henry Hamilton
Date of birth (1863-04-30)30 April 1863
Place of birth Cape Town, South Africa
Date of death 7 August 1901(1901-08-07) (aged 38)
Place of death Vanrhynsdorp, South Africa
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Forward
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
Eastern Province
correct as of 19 July 2010.
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1891 South Africa 1 (0)
correct as of 19 July 2010.

George Henry "Frank" Hamilton (30 April 1863 – 7 August 1901) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Cape Town, he first played provincial rugby for Eastern Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour. He played as a forward in the 1st Test of the series, a 4–0 loss at St George's Park.[1] Hamilton died in 1901, in Vanrhynsdorp, at the age of 38.[2]

References

  1. "Frank Hamilton". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  2. "South Africa / Players & Officials / Frank Hamilton". Scrum. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
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