Puddin Colton

Puddin Colton
BornThomas Joseph Colton
30 August 1874
Brisbane, Queensland
Died13 June 1958
Notable relativeAlfred Colton
Rugby union career
Position flanker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1904 Australia 2 (0)

Thomas Joseph "Puddin" Colton (30 August 1874 – 13 June 1958) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.

Colton, a flanker, was born in Brisbane, Queensland and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia. His debut game was against Great Britain, at Sydney, on 2 July 1904. He was the younger brother of inaugural Australian representative player Alfred Colton.

Colton appears middle row standing right, after 1 July Queensland match against the 1899 British Lions.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Scrum.com player profile of Puddin' Colton". ESPNscrum. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "The BattleStained Queensland Team AS Photographed Immediately After The Match" (Photograph with caption.). The Queenslander. Brisbane, Australia. 8 July 1899. p. 73 S. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  3. ↑ "International Football". The Queenslander. Brisbane, Australia. 8 July 1899. p. 73 S. Retrieved 17 September 2010.