Gender: Male
Ninian Jamieson Finlay was an international rugby player for Scotland. He played nine caps for Scotland between 1875 – 1881. He is generally considered to be the youngest player ever to play for Scotland. He was seventeen years and thirty six days old when he played his first cap against England on 8 March 1875. He eagerly competes for this record against Charles Reid, who was the same age when he played his first cap. Reid, however, was a day older because of an extra leap year day when he capped in 1881.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 4, 2024
On the name Ninian Finlay, Ninian means Saint's Name, St Ninian was a 5th Century Bishop Sent to Scotland to Convert the Picts to Christianity. Finlay means Small Blond Soldier, Fair-haired Courageous One, Fair Warrior, White Warrior, White Champion.
The name Ninian Finlay is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ninian is found in United Kingdom, Nigeria, South Africa, and 18 more countries.
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Ninian Jamieson Finlay was an international rugby player for Scotland. He played nine caps for Scotland between 1875 – 1881. He is generally considered to be the youngest player ever to play for Scotland. He was seventeen years and thirty six days old when he played his first cap against England on 8 March 1875. He eagerly competes for this record against Charles Reid, who was the same age when he played his first cap. Reid, however, was a day older because of an extra leap year day when he capped in 1881.
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