Butch Horwath
| Full name | Frank Horwath | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1955 (age 68–69) | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Liberty High School | ||||||||||||||||
| University | West Chester State College | ||||||||||||||||
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Frank "Butch" Horwath (born 1955) is an American former international rugby union player.
Horwath grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and attended Liberty High School, where he competed in football and wrestling, before picking up rugby at West Chester State College.[1]
A prop, Horwath made his international debut for the United States against Canada in 1984.[2] He made the squad for the 1987 Rugby World Cup and featured in one match, a loss to host country Australia in Brisbane. After two years of retirement, Horwath made a brief international comeback in 1990 and finished his career with seven Eagles caps.[1] He played his club rugby with Philadelphia Whitemarsh.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Pirro, J.F. (March 29, 1990). "Horwath trying comeback in international rugby". The Morning Call.
- ^ "Alliance May Strengthen Rugby Play In L.V." The Morning Call. August 23, 1984.
- ^ "Rugby Player Is Back From National Event". The Morning Call. June 22, 1989.
External links
[edit]- Butch Horwath at ESPNscrum (DOB incorrect)