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4 unusual facts about Maurice Turnbull


Maurice Turnbull

His father, Philip, was a Welsh international hockey player, winning a bronze medal with the Welsh team at the 1908 Olympics, and six of his eight sons, including Maurice, played for Cardiff Rugby Club.

In cricket he captained the Cambridge University team in his final year of college and captained the Glamorgan County Cricket Club for ten seasons.

One of the earliest rugby clubs he represented was St. Peters in Cardiff.

Wilf Wooller

His bowling performances and aggressive batting attracted the attention of Maurice Turnbull, Glamorgan's influential county captain and he was selected for the Championship match against Yorkshire at the Cardiff Arms Park ground.



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