Bob Stirling

Bob Stirling
Full name Robert Victor Stirling
Date of birth 4 September 1919
Place of birth Lichfield
Date of death 15 January 1991
Place of death Halton (aged 71 years 133 days)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Prop
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1951-1954  England 18 Pts:3;
Tries:1

Robert Victor "Bob" Stirling (1919–1991) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1951 to 1954.[1] He also captained his country.[1]

Early life

Bob Stirling was born on 4 September 1919 in Lichfield.[1]

Rugby union career

Stirling made his international debut on 20 January, 1951 at St Helen's, Swansea in the Wales vs England match.[1] Of the 18 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 10 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 10 April 1954 at Colombes in the France vs England match.[1]

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