Frank "Butch" Horwath (born 1955) is an American former international rugby union player.

Butch Horwath
Full nameFrank Horwath
Date of birth1955 (age 68–69)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight222 lb (101 kg)
SchoolLiberty High School
UniversityWest Chester State College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984–90 United States 7 (0)

Horwath grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and attended Liberty High School, where he competed in football and wrestling, before picking up rugby at West Chester State College.[1]

A prop, Horwath made his international debut for the United States against Canada in 1984.[2] He made the squad for the 1987 Rugby World Cup and featured in one match, a loss to host country Australia in Brisbane. After two years of retirement, Horwath made a brief international comeback in 1990 and finished his career with seven Eagles caps.[1] He played his club rugby with Philadelphia Whitemarsh.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Pirro, J.F. (March 29, 1990). "Horwath trying comeback in international rugby". The Morning Call.
  2. ^ "Alliance May Strengthen Rugby Play In L.V." The Morning Call. August 23, 1984.
  3. ^ "Rugby Player Is Back From National Event". The Morning Call. June 22, 1989.
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