Guy Husson (rugby)
Georges Husson, known also as Guy Husson (Toulouse, 22 November 1931-26 July 2015) was a French rugby union and league footballer, who played as wing.
Full name | Georges Jules Antoine Husson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | November 22, 1931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Toulouse, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | July 26, 2015 83) | (aged||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Toulouse, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
Husson started his career at rugby union for Stade Toulousain,[1] becoming a senior player for said team. He later joined FC Lourdes, playing alongside Maurice Prat, Jean Prat and Jean Barthe[1].In 1954, Husson switched codes by playing rugby league, doing so by first, playing for AS Carcassonne until 1957, and then, for Albi, where he would play until the end of his playing career.[2] With his performances at club level, Husson represented France three times in 1957,[3] taking part at the Rugby League World Cup of that year.[4]
After his playing career, Husson became a rugby union coach for Pamiers, Saverdun and the Stade Toulousain junior team. He later became technical director for Stade Toulousain.[1]
Personal life
His son, Laurent Husson, is a former rugby union player, who was French Champion with Stade Toulousain in 1985.[1]
Honours
Rugby league:
- Champion of the French Rugby League Championship: 1958 (Albi)
- Runner-up at the French Rugby League Championship: 1955 (Carcassonne)
References
- "Georges Husson nous a quittés". ladepeche.fr (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Guy Husson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Guy Husson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- "Vol. 38 No. 17 (June 29, 1957)". Trove. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
External links
- Guy Husson profile at rugbyleagueproject.com