Reggie Morrison
Reggie Morrison is a former Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh University. He captained the side between 1885 and 1887.Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in the inter-city match against Glasgow District on 5 December 1885. He scored 2 tries in the match.He played for East of Scotland District against West of Scotland District on 30 January 1886. He also played in the corresponding 1887 fixture.
International career
He was capped 3 times for Scotland in 1886. He scored 2 tries in Scotland's win over Ireland.His great-granddaughter in law brought Morrison's Scotland international cap back to Murrayfield Stadium in 2010, so that it can be displayed by the Scottish Rugby Union. It is now showcased at the President's Suite at the stadium. She also brought a cap Morrison obtained from the university; and another cap.
Other sports
Growing up in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Morrison first played Australian Rules Football for Geelong Football Club.Morrison ran in the 1885 Scottish Athletic Championships organised by the S.A.A. Noted as unlucky, Morrison came third in 3 events: 100 yards, 440 yards and the 880 yards races. All 3 races were noted as very close, and Morrison's combined losing distance over the 3 races was only 3 feet.