Bill Nicholson (7 May 1909 – 10 April 2001) was a

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international cricketer. He also played

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and he became president of the

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in 1968-69.

Cricket career

In 1929, Nicholson scored a century on his debut for

against

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in Dublin at the age of 20.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Nicholson played rugby for West of Scotland.

Provincial career

He was capped for Glasgow District and had a trial for the

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but was not selected.

Administrative career

With West of Scotland he was president from 1958 to 1976, coinciding with one of the club's most successful periods. He served as president of the Scottish Rugby Union in 1968-69.

References

External links

Cricinfo player profile and statistics
1909 births 2001 deaths People educated at Warriston School People educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh Scottish cricketers Scottish rugby union players Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve personnel of World War II 20th-century Scottish businesspeople West of Scotland FC players Glasgow District (rugby union) players Presidents of the Scottish Rugby Union Sportspeople from Dunoon Rugby union players from Dunoon {{Scotland-rugbyunion-bio-1900s-stub