Hugh Ginn

Hugh Ginn attended Cheadle Hulme School, and was head boy in 1934. He later went to Manchester University where he played lacrosse, normally as a right attack. He also played for the Willoughby club, and appeared in his first North v. South match in 1939, representing The South. That same season, he was in the Willoughby side beaten by Hampstead in the final of the Southern Flags. After World War II, he played for the Old Waconians (ex Cheadle Hulme students), and in 1947 appeared in his second North v. South match, this time representing The North. That year, he also helped the Wacs to retain the Iroqouis Cup, which they had last won in 1939, with a 17-5 victory over Hampstead. He was appointed the honorary secretary of the Old Waconians, and In 1950, Ginn had the honour of playing for Lord Robinson’s XII, in what was to be the first annual match against an England XII at Lord’s. Ginn was still playing for the Old Waconians in 1961, and during his time at the club they won the Iroquois Cup five times. After his playing days, Ginn became a referee and officiated at the 1968 Varsity Match.