Alex Spain Explained

Alex Spain
Full Name:Alexander William Spain
Birth Date:22 September 1897
Birth Place:Cashel, Ireland
Death Place:Dublin, Ireland
Occupation:Gynaecologist
School:Blackrock College
University:University College Dublin
Position:Forward
Repyears1:1924
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0

Alexander William Spain (22 September 1897 — 24 February 1983) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Born in Cashel, County Tipperary, Spain attended Blackrock College and University College Dublin, which he captained.[1]

Spain was capped once for Ireland, against the touring 1924–25 All Blacks at Lansdowne Road.[2]

A gynaecologist, Spain was the Master of Holles Steet Hospital from 1942 to 1948.[3]

Spain married the granddaughter of politician Stephen O'Mara.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: University College . . 14 September 1925.
  2. News: All Blacks V. Ireland . . 1 November 1924.
  3. Web site: Dr. Alec Spain . humphrysfamilytree.com.
  4. News: Wedding At Ballybrack . Waterford Standard . 3 August 1929.