Tom Berry (rugby union)

Tom Berry
BornJoseph Thomas Wade Berry
17 July 1911
Slawston, Leicestershire, England
Died1 July 1993(1993-07-01) (aged 81)
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England
SchoolEastbourne College
OccupationFarmer
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1932–1948 Leicester Tigers 277 (45)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1939 England 3 (0)

Joseph Thomas Wade Berry (17 July 1911 – 1 July 1993) was a rugby union player and administrator who appeared in 277 games for Leicester Tigers between 1932–1948, and three times for England in 1939. He was President of the Rugby Football Union for the 1968–69 season, the first person from Leicester Tigers to hold the position and was also tour manager of England's first over-seas tour in 1963.

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