Hely Almond
Full name: | Hely Hutchinson Almond |
Born: | 12th August 1832, Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died: | 7th March 1903, North End Lodge, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland |
Biography: | Headmaster of Loretto School. President of Scottish Cricket Union 1882 and 1883. A leading figure in the early development of cricket and rugby football in Scotland. Acted as one of the umpires in the rugby international between Scotland and England on 27.3.1871, the first rugby international ever played. |
Education: | Glasgow College; Balliol College, Oxford |
Occupation: | School Headmaster |
Clubs: | Loretto School |
Relations: | Brother-in-law: HB Tristram |
Teams: | Cornwall (Miscellaneous: 1858); All teams |
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Pictures: | Portrait of Hely Almond |
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