Frank Stoker

Francis Owen Stoker (29 May 1867 – 8 January 1939) was an Irish tennis and rugby union player. He was a member of the pair that won the Wimbledon doubles title in 1890 and 1893 and is the only rugby international to have been a Wimbledon champion.

Frank Stoker
Country (sports) Ireland
Born(1867-05-29)29 May 1867
Dublin, Ireland
Died8 January 1939(1939-01-08) (aged 71)
Dublin, Ireland
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Wimbledon2R (1893)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
WimbledonW (1890, 1893)
Frank Owen Stoker
Date of birth(1867-05-29)29 May 1867
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Date of death8 January 1939(1939-01-08) (aged 71)
Place of deathDublin, Ireland
UniversityRoyal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Notable relative(s)Bram Stoker (distant cousin)
SpouseMargaret (Rita)
ChildrenMay, Norma, Joan and Ruth
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Wanderers F.C. ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1886–1891 Ireland 5 (0)
Correct as of 9 February 2021
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