Lindsay Alexander "Alec" Troup (1909 – death unknown) was a Scottish professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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ARLFC and Barrow, as a , or .

Background

Alec Troup was born in

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, Scotland.

Playing career

International honours

Alec Troup won

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s for

while at Barrow in 1934 against Australia, and France, in 1935 against Wales, in 1936 against Wales, and won

s for

while at Barrow in 1936 against New Zealand (2 matches). Alec Troup played for

while at Barrow against France.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Alec Troup played at in Barrow's 4–7 defeat by

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in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at

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on Saturday 7 May 1938.

County Cup Final appearances

Alec Troup played at in Barrow's 4–8 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1937–38 season at

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on Saturday 23 October 1937.

Genealogical information

Alec Troup's marriage to Bessie (

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Williams) was registered during fourth ¼ 1931 in

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district.

References

External links

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1909 births 20th-century Scottish sportsmen Barrow Raiders players England national rugby league team players Great Britain national rugby league team players Place of death missing Rugby league locks Rugby league players from the Orkney Islands Rugby League XIII players Scottish rugby league players Year of death missing {{Scotland-rugbyleague-bio-stub