Francis Turnbull Glasgow (17 August 1880 – 20 February 1939) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Glasgow represented Wellington, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay and Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1905 to 1908 and played in the famous "Match of the Century" against Wales. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals.[2] His work as a Bank Officer included being Manager at Ōhura.

Frank Glasgow
Birth nameFrancis Turnbull Glasgow
Date of birth(1880-08-17)17 August 1880
Place of birthDunedin, New Zealand
Date of death20 February 1939(1939-02-20) (aged 58)
Place of deathWellington, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SchoolWellington College
Occupation(s)Bank manager[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1899–1900
1901–05
Wellington
Taranaki
Hawke's Bay
Southland
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905–08 New Zealand 6 (9)

Frank's grandfather was Rev Adam D.Glasgow, from Co Antrim. He served as an Irish Presbyterian missionary to India from 1842 until 1855 (retired through ill health) and then in Dunedin New Zealand from November 1861 to March 1863.

References edit

  1. ^ Electoral district of Wellington Suburbs: general roll of persons entitled to vote for Members of Parliament of New Zealand. 1938. p. 89.
  2. ^ Luxford, Bob. "Frank Glasgow". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 February 2015.