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Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal

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English rugby union footballer, politician and Baron (1898-1983)

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William Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal, known as Sir Wavell Wakefield between 1944 and 1963, was an English rugby union player and captain for Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, The RAF, Middlesex, The Barbarians and England.

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England men’s national rugby union team1920-1927
Harlequin F.C.1919-1930
Cambridge University RUFC

Career record

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1920-192718

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Knight Bachelor

Connected to Wavell 6

Paul AckfordAlso played for Cambridge University RUFCGary BothaAlso played for Harlequin F.C.George ChuterAlso played for England men’s national rugby union teamThomas WaldromAlso played for England men’s national rugby union teamMassimo CuttittaAlso played for Harlequin F.C.Ken ScotlandAlso played for Cambridge University RUFC

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William Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal, known as Sir Wavell Wakefield between 1944 and 1963, was an English rugby union player and captain for Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, The RAF, Middlesex, The Barbarians and England. After retiring he went on to become the President of the Rugby Football Union and Conservative politician.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1983 · aged 85
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6 languages

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