John Dykes (rugby union), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Dykes (rugby union)

association football player (1877-1955)

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1877

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-Oct-1955

Profession: association football player, rugby union player

Zodiac Sign: Leo

John Morton Dykes (15 August 1877 – 12 October 1955) was a Scottish rugby union international who represented Scotland in the 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1902 Home Nations Championships.He was born to parents James Dykes and Janet Wilson Murray aka 'Jessie' and had 2 brothers, William and Alexander; and 2 sisters, Agnes and Jessie.
His brother William Dykes also played rugby union for Clydesdale and Glasgow District.
His son, Morton Dykes, was a noted amateur golfer who played in the 1936 Walker Cup and was the Scottish Amateur champion in 1951.John played as a forward for Clydesdale RFC before moving to London Scottish and Glasgow HSFP; and also represented Glasgow District.
He played in the 7 December 1901 inter-city match against Edinburgh District.
Edinburgh won the match 9–3.He played for the Scottish international rugby union side a total of 10 times, making his debut against Ireland on 18 February 1898 in Belfast.
Scotland won the match 8–0; by 2 tries and a conversion.
His last match was against England in 15 March 1902 at Inverleith.