David Stephenson

Place of birth:
Sunderland, England

Position played:
Outside Center

Summary of rugby career:

First Started Playing Where:
Dulwich College, London, England

Clubs represented and Years:
UCLA (1966-1972)
Santa Monica Rugby Club (1972-1977)
Old Bats (1982-1987)

Territorial/National Representative Teams and years:
USA Eagles (1976-1977)

No of Caps (if applicable):
Three

No of International Matches (if applicable):
Three

Tours: Where, With Whom and Years:
Most memorable
New Zealand and Australia - Golden Bears (UC) (1970)
England and Wales - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1973)

Awards and Recognition:


Impact rugby had on your life:
I made life-long friends and traveled the world.

Most inspirational teammate/coach and why:
Dennis Storer … every game, every opportunity is The Big One.

What wisdom would you pass on to current players:
If you leave it all on the field after every game, winning and losing become secondary.

Marital Status (Spouse/Kids names):
Wife Nancy … sons Eric and Alex

Favorite quote:
“All things are ready, if our minds be so” … Shakespeare.

Interests:
Photography, reading, writing and taking long walks … since I can’t
run anymore.

Internet links to anything of interest on the web about the player:
http://www.numinaphoto.com