Dingley John

John Dingley

Position: Forward

Born: Launceston

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Education: Leys School

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Debut game: 15th October 1927 v Plymouth Albion

Final game: 27th April 1929 v Barnstaple

Number of Appearances: 59

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Played for Barnstaple and Old Leysians before taking up a Bank appointment in Bath

A solid, hardworking forward who revels in a melee. His play is robust but always dictated by an intelligent appreciation of the game.

One of the most popular men in the Bath side. Familiarly known as “Jolly old John”