Harold Edwards (rugby league)

For other people with the same name, see Harold Edwards.

Harold Edwards
Personal information
Full nameHarold George Edwards
Born7 September 1909
Risca, Wales
Died1993 (aged 83–84)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1933–37 Wigan 144 8 24
1937–40 Bradford Northern
Total 144 8 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1935–38 Wales 2
Source: [1]

Harold Edwards (7 September 1909[2] – 1993), also known by the nickname of "The Welsh Bull", was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Wigan and Bradford Northern, as a prop.[1][3][4]

Background

Harold Edwards as born in Risca, Wales, and he died aged c. 83–84.

Playing career

International honours

Edwards won 2 caps for Wales in 1935–1938 while at Wigan, and Bradford Northern.[1]

Championship final appearances

Edwards played at prop in Wigan's 15-3 victory over Salford in the Championship Final during the 1933–34 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 28 April 1934.[5]

Notable tour matches

Edwards played at prop in Wigan's 30-27 victory over France at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 10 March 1934.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  3. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  4. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleague.wales". rugbyleague.wales. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. ^ "1933–1934 Championship Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  6. ^ "1934 Tour Match: Wigan 30 France 27". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2014.