Jimmy Lees Explained

Jimmy Lees
Full Name:James Blanch Lees
Birth Date:11 August 1919
Birth Place:Selkirk, Scotland
Death Place:Galashiels, Scotland
Position:Back-row
Repyears1:1947–48
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0

James Blanch Lees (11 August 1919 — 22 August 2004) was a Scottish international rugby union player.[1]

Raised in Selkirk, Lees was a back-forward forward, who had a good dribble kick and excelled in line-outs. He played his rugby with Gala in the Scottish Borders, while during his wartime service competed for the Army. In 1947 and 1948, Lees gained five Scotland caps, including a Calcutta Cup win over England, before retiring from the sport in 1952.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Gala XV. Minus J. B. Lees . . 10 March 1950.
  2. News: Border Sports Round-Up . Hawick Express . 25 June 1952.
  3. News: Strong Army XV to meet Kiwis . . 28 November 1945.