Adrian Stoop
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Adrian Stoop (1883–1957) was an English-naturalised rugby union player of Dutch descent.
He went to Dover College in 1896 and on to Rugby School in 1898. He played 182 times for Harlequins between 1901 and 1939, and won 15 caps for England.
He was president of the Harlequins 1920–1949. The club's ground, The Stoop, is named in his memory.
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- Immortal Harlequin: The Story of Adrian Stoop by Ian Cooper (2004) ISBN 0-7524-3180-3