Walter Bumby
Walter Bumby | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Pendlebury, Lancashire, England |
| Died | late 1936 (aged 76) Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Rugby union player, public house landlord |
| Years active | 1879–1890s |
| Known for | Representing British Isles and Lancashire in rugby union; captaining Swinton |
Walter Bumby (26 October 1860 – late 1936) was an English rugby union athlete who competed during the 1880s and 1890s. He represented both the British Isles and Lancashire at the representative level, while captaining Swinton at club level, primarily occupying the half-back position. It is notable that prior to 2 June 1896, Swinton operated as a rugby union team.
Background
Originating from Pendlebury in Lancashire, Bumby's death was recorded at age 76 in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire.
Playing career
Bumby commenced his rugby journey in 1879 with his local Pendlebury side, playing as a three-quarter back. He transferred to Swinton during the 1880/81 season, initially maintaining his role in the backline. In 1882, he transitioned to the half-back position, where he found considerable success and remained thereafter. Throughout the 1882/83 season, he achieved an impressive tally of 23 tries for Swinton.
Despite his club achievements, Bumby initially found it difficult to secure a spot on the Lancashire county team, serving as a non-playing reserve multiple times during the 1883/84 season. His debut for Lancashire came in 1885 against Cheshire, and he continued to represent the county through to the end of the 1887/88 season.
In 1888, Bumby was selected for the British Isles tour across New Zealand and Australia. During this expedition, he participated in 23 matches and scored five tries. The tour did not feature official international test matches.
Career
Outside of rugby, Bumby was engaged in hospitality as a public house landlord, overseeing operations within that sector alongside his sporting commitments.
Personal life
He entered into marriage in 1890 within Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire.
External links
- Search results for "Bumby" on espn.co.uk (note: statistics for 1888 British Isles tourists are incomplete as of 31 December 2017)
- Coverage of British Football Team’s Tour in New Zealand
- Report on English Team’s Return Home
- Marriage record of Walter Melbourne Bumby
- Baptism details for Walter Bumby
- Image: 'Swinton 1880–81' from swintonlionstales.co.uk
- Image: 'Swinton 1882–83' from swintonlionstales.co.uk
- Image: 'Swinton 1886' from swintonlionstales.co.uk
- Image: 'Swinton 1892–93' from swintonlionstales.co.uk
- Profile on myheritage.ro
