David Duckham
Birth name | David John Duckham MBE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 28 June 1946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Coventry, Warwickshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 9 January 2023 | (aged 76)||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 14 st 9 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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David John Duckham
Early life and education
Born in Coventry, Warwickshire on 28 June 1946,[1] Duckham was educated at Coundon Infant and Junior School and King Henry VIII Grammar School,[2]
Rugby career
Early success
Duckham played his entire club career for his hometown club, Coventry R.F.C. playing at both centre and wing from 1967 to 1979. He made his international debut for England against Ireland in 1969, and quickly established himself as one of England's best centres. Duckham's early career saw him form a notable centre partnership with John Spencer. His game was marked by pace, swerves, sidesteps and an ability to wrong-foot his opponents, although this came at a time when the English team were struggling, especially against rivals Wales.[3]
"Dai Duckham"
Duckham is perhaps best remembered for his performances for the British and Irish Lions and Barbarians teams under the Welsh coach
In 1973, Duckham was reunited with James and many of his teammates from the 1971 Lions tour, when he was named as the only English back in the
Later career
Duckham took his attacking form into the
Later years
Duckham was appointed
Duckham died from a heart condition on 9 January 2023, at the age of 76.[4][12]
References
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- ^ a b Kitson, Robert (10 January 2023). "Former England and Lions back David Duckham dies aged 76". Guardian. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Mairs, Gavin (10 January 2023). "David Duckham, England and Lions great, dies aged 76". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "11: David Duckham". BBC News. 13 January 2004. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ David Duckham. Lionsrugby.com
- ^ "Dai For England: The Autobiography Of David Duckham". Goodreads.com. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Bull, Andy (19 January 2023). "David Duckham was the romantics' dream and every defender's nightmare". Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ United Kingdom: "No. 47102". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1976. p. 14.
- ^ "Where Are They Now?: David Duckham". The Independent. 22 October 2011. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ Gillespie, Graeme (11 January 2023). "Sir Gareth leads tributes to 'Dai' Duckham". wru.wales. Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "David Duckham obituary". The Times. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.