History of Newport RFC :: 1874

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Harry was an important figure both on and off the pitch for Newport

Stats
Appearances	147
Points
Tries	20
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals

Information
Position	Forward
Born	3rd September 1868, Chipping Norton
Died	25th May 1946, Newport
International Caps	Wales

Born 3 Sept 1868, Chipping Norton. Devon County and West Buckland, Barnstable Schools. Fast clever forward. 7 Welsh caps 1891-1897. Manager of British Lions tour to SA 1924. Ran line at age 65 for England vs Wales match. Wholesale grocer. Made 147 apps 1889/90-1896/7 scoring 20t. Died 25 May 1946 at Newport. Harry Packer Memorial Trophy for Welsh AAA club gaining highest aggregate points in Welsh Senior Champonships.