Alec Troup

For the Scottish association (soccer) footballer who played in the 1920s, see Alex Troup.

Lindsay Alexander "Alec" Troup (1909 – death unknown) was a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.^[4] He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Rugby League XIII, and at club level for Maryport ARLFC and Barrow, as a second-row, or loose forward.^[1]

Alec Troup

Personal information
Full name	Lindsay Alexander Troup
Born	1909 Orkney, Scotland
Died	unknown
Playing information
Position	Second-row, Loose forward
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≤1934–≥36 Barrow Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1934–35 Rugby League XIII 2 0 0 0 0 1934–36 England 4 0 0 0 0 1936 Great Britain 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3]

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,^[2] and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1936 against New Zealand (2 matches).^[3]

Alec Troup played for Rugby League XIII while at Barrow against France.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Alec Troup played at second-row 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 at second-row in Barrow's 4–8 defeat by Warrington in the 1937 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1937.^[5]

Genealogical information

Alec Troup's marriage to Bessie (née Williams) was registered during fourth ¼ 1931 in Barrow in Furness district.^[6]