Alec Valentine

This article is about the Scottish rugby player. For the transport administrator, see Alexander Valentine.

Alec Richard Valentine (5 February 1928 – 11 May 1997) was a Scottish international rugby union player^[1] and hammer thrower.^[2]

Alec Valentine

Personal information
Nationality	British (Scottish)
Born	5 February 1928 Hawick, Scotland
Died	11 May 1997 (aged 69)
Rugby union career
International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1953 Scotland 3 (0)
Sport
Sport	rugby union / athletics
Event	Hammer throw
Club	Hawick

Biography

He was born in Hawick and came from a sporting family. Valentine was capped three times for Scotland in 1953, playing Flanker.^[1] He also played for RNAS Anthorn,^[1] and the Royal Navy, captaining the side.

Valentine finished second behind József Csermák in the hammer throw event at the 1954 AAA Championships^[3] but because he was the highest placed British athlete, he was considered the British champion.^[4]

Family

His older brother Dave was also capped for Scotland, and his youngest brother Rob Valentine was capped for South of Scotland^[1] both brothers were subsequently capped at rugby league for Great Britain.