Thomas Oliver Bennett Explained

Thomas Bennett
Fullname:	Thomas Oliver Bennett
Birth Date:	2 April 1852
Birth Place:	Wakefield district, England
Death Date:	8 August 1905 (aged 53)
Death Place:	Wakefield district, England
Clubs1:	Wakefield Trinity
Years1:	1873-
Clubs2:	Yorkshire

Thomas Oliver Bennett (2 April 1852^[1] – 8 August 1905^[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (were a rugby union club at the time, so no Heritage No. is allocated). Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Wakefield Trinity was a rugby union club.

Background

Thomas Bennett's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and his death aged 53 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Playing career

Thomas Bennett was a founder member of Wakefield Trinity and played in the club's first ever game in 1873, and he was later an honorary secretary of the club.^[3]

External links

• Search for "Bennett" at espnscrum.com
• Search for "Bennett" at rugbyleagueproject.org

Notes and References

1. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
2. Web site: Death details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
3. Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts - A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 - 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a