Full name George F. Tyson 1902–12 Oldham 111 4 | Position Wing 246 111 1908–09 England | |
George F. Tyson was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for Oldham, as a Wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.
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International honours
Tyson won caps for England while at Oldham in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (2 matches), and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in 1908 against New Zealand, and in 1908-09 against Australia (3 matches).
Championship appearances
George Tyson played in Oldham's victory in the Championship during the 1904–05 season.
George Tyson played Right-Wing, i.e. number 2, in Oldham's 3-7 defeat by Wigan in the Championship Final during the 1908–09 season at the Willows, Salford on Saturday 1 May 1909.
County Cup Final appearances
George Tyson played Right-Wing, i.e. number 2, in Oldham's 9-10 defeat by Wigan in the 1908 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Wheater's Field, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 19 December 1908.
Club career
George Tyson was considered a "Probable" for the 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, but ultimately he was not selected for the tour.