In 1900 he won the golfing Calcutta Cup.
This is why the Calcutta Cup, the oldest trophy in international rugby bears the name it does.
You weren't just playing the Calcutta Cup; you were normally lining up against one of the best teams in the world.
To cap it all, it was also a match for the Calcutta Cup.
Even down to 14 men, Scotland were still the stronger team, and won the match 6-0, taking the Calcutta Cup.
Further success came in this year, with the gents 1st team winning the Senior Calcutta Cup.
For the first time since 2000, Scotland won the Calcutta Cup.
The third contest for the Calcutta Cup ended in a draw with a goal and a try scored by both sides.
England finished as runners-up, and they also won the Calcutta Cup.
England defeated Scotland in 1880 to become the first winners of the Calcutta Cup.