Joseph Wallis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJoseph Godfrey•Wallis
Used nameJoseph•Wallis
Born20 July 1873 in Kings Norton, England (GBR)
Died16 May 1919 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR)
AffiliationsOld Edwardians, Birmingham (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Joseph Wallis spent most of his rugby career with Old Edwardians, for whom he also played cricket, although Wallis also played cricket for Birmingham and represented the Midland Counties at rugby three times in the 1894-95 season, including a memorable win over Kent at Blackheath. At the time of the 1900 Olympics in Paris, Wallis was a forward and the vice-captain of the Old Edwardians. His wife Elsie was well known as a breeder of show dogs and used to show them all over Britain including the world famous Cruft’s.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) GBR Joseph Wallis
Rugby, Men (Olympic) Moseley Wanderers =2 Silver