England international rugby league footballer
Tom Winnard Full name Thomas Winnard Born 1 September 1909 Died February 1986 (aged 76)[ 1] Position Centre
Thomas Winnard (1 September 1909 – February 1986) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire , and at club level for Wigan Highfield , St. Helens and Bradford Northern , as a centre .[ 2]
Playing career
International honours
Tom Winnard won a cap for England while at Bradford Northern in 1937 against France at Thrum Hall , Halifax .[ 3]
Championship final appearances
Tom Winnard played, and scored a try in St. Helens ' 9–5 victory over Huddersfield in the Championship Final during the 1931–32 season at Belle Vue , Wakefield on Saturday 7 May 1932.
County League appearances
Tom Winnard played in St. Helens ' victories in the Lancashire League during the 1929-30 season and 1931-32 season .
Tom Winnard was the father of the rugby league centre , second-row , and loose forward of the 1950s and 1960s for Bradford Northern ; Ralph Winnard (c. first quarter 1934 - 4 January 2018 (aged 83)).[ 4]
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