Curly Hammond (1879–1963) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1905 to 1908.[1] He also captained his country.[1]

Curly Hammond
Birth nameCharles Edward Lucas Hammond
Date of birth3 October 1879
Place of birthPontefract, Yorkshire
Date of death15 April 1963(1963-04-15) (aged 83)
Place of death(registered in) Ross (aged 83 years 194 days)
SchoolBedford School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905–1908 England 8 (Pts:0;
Tries:0;
Conv:0;
Pens:0;
Drop:0)

Early life

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Curly Hammond was born on 3 October 1879 in Pontefract and educated at Bedford School.[1]

Rugby union career

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Hammond made his international debut on 18 March 1905 at Athletic Ground, Richmond in the England vs Scotland match.[1] Of the 8 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 8 February 1908 at Athletic Ground, Richmond in the England vs Ireland match.[1]

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