Joseph Mills (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English
rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for
Lancashire (
captain
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
), and at club level for
Swinton (
captain
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
).
Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Swinton were a
rugby union club.
Playing career
Joe Mills won caps for
Lancashire (
captain
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
) while at Swinton. He was selected for The North of England versus The South of England, and he was twice named a reserve for
England.
Outside of rugby
Joe Mills was the
landlord of the Bull's Head pub on Chorley Road,
Swinton.
References
External links
Search for "Mills" at espnscrum.comPhotograph 'Swinton 1882-83' at swintonlionstales.co.ukPhotograph 'Swinton 1886' at swintonlionstales.co.uk
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English rugby union players
Lancashire County RFU players
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Publicans
Swinton Lions players
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