He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England, and at club level for Bradford F.C., as a half-back, e.g. scrum-half, or fly-half, and club level rugby league (RL) for Bradford F.C.
Horace Duckett was born in Thornton, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 71 in Todmorden, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Duckett's marriage to Florence (née Stansfield) was registered during the fourth quarter of 1913 in Todmorden district.
[4] Horace Duckett won caps for England (RU) while at Bradford F.C.
In 1897–98 he joined Heckmondike and played in eight games before retiring.