Jack Kyle

About

Irish rugby union fly-half remembered for winning a grand slam at the Five Nations Championship with Ireland in 1948. The Irish Rugby Football Union named him as the Greatest Ever Irish Rugby Player in 2002.

Before Fame

He was born in Belfast and graduated from Queen's University in 1951.

Trivia

He was a known humanitarian and worked as a consultant surgeon in Zambia in the late 90's and early 2000's.

Family Life

He was survived by his daughter Justine and his son Caleb.

Associated With

He and Willie John McBride are both famous rugby players from Northern Ireland.