GB & England international rugby league footballer
For the Scottish association (soccer) footballer who played in the 1920s, see
Alex Troup .
Lindsay Alexander "Alec" Troup (1909 – death unknown) was a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.[4] He played at representative level for Great Britain , England and Rugby League XIII , and at club level for Maryport ARLFC and Barrow , as a second-row , or loose forward .[1]
Background
Alec Troup was born in Orkney , Scotland.
Playing career
International honours
Alec Troup won caps for England while at Barrow in 1934 against Australia, and France, in 1935 against Wales, in 1936 against Wales,[2] and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1936 against New Zealand (2 matches).[3]
Alec Troup played for Rugby League XIII while at Barrow against France.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Alec Troup played at second-row in Barrow 's 4–7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley on Saturday 7 May 1938.
County Cup Final appearances
Alec Troup played at second-row in Barrow 's 4–8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park , Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1937.[5]
Genealogical information
Alec Troup's marriage to Bessie (née Williams) was registered during fourth ¼ 1931 in Barrow in Furness district.[6]
References
External links
Mr R. F. Anderton (manager)
Mr W. Poppleton (manager)