Alec Troup


Lindsay Alexander "Alec" Troup was a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and English League XIII, and at club level for Maryport ARLFC and Barrow, as a, or, i.e. number 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Alec Troup was born in Orkney, Scotland.

Playing career

International honours

Alec Troup won caps for England while at Barrow in 1934 against Australia, and France, in 1935 against Wales, in 1936 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1936 against New Zealand.
Alec Troup played for English League XIII while at Barrow against France.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Alec Troup played left-, i.e. number 11, in Barrow's 4-7 defeat by Salford in the 1938 Challenge Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Wembley on Saturday 7 May 1938.

County Cup Final appearances

Alec Troup played left-, i.e. number 11, in Barrow's 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1937.

Genealogical information

Alec Troup's marriage to Bessie was registered during fourth ¼ 1931 in Barrow in Furness district.