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D Davisson

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Ant Stewart

D Davisson was a former Manchester FC player who was killed in action near Ypres during the First World War.

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DID YOU KNOW? Broughton Rangers disbanded during the 1941-42 season and reformed after the Second World War. Their last competitive game before this was a 3-26 defeat at Halifax. For the record R. McCormick scored Rangers try #hlfsupported #sportinghistory #rugby

About 3 years ago from MCR Rugby History's Twitter

DID YOU KNOW? The last time the Broughton Rangers name was used was on 11.5.1947 when they played at @hullkrofficial It was a thrilling game and a draw 11-11! Aldred, Clinton and McGarrigan #HLFsupported #sportinghistory #rugby

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DID YOU KNOW? Old Trafford has hosted a Rugby Union international. The famous @AllBlacks came to the Theatre of Dreams on 22nd November 1997. For the record, it was a loss for @EnglandRugby 8-25. Did you go? We’d love to hear from you #sportinghistory #rugby #rugbyunion

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