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Harry Wilson (rugby league)

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Harry Wilson


Harry Wilson was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hunslet, as a hooker, Second-row, or loose forward/lock, during the era of contested scrums.

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International honours

Harry Wilson won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1906 against Other Nationalities, in 1908 against New Zealand, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1908 against New Zealand (3 matches).

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Harry Wilson played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Hunslet's 14-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1908 Challenge Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 25 April 1908, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Harry Wilson played loose forward/lock in Hunslet's 13-3 victory over Halifax in the 1905 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1905–06 season at Park Avenue, Bradford on Saturday 2 December 1905, and played hooker in the 17-0 victory over Halifax in the 1907 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 21 December 1907.

All Four Cups, and "The Terrible Six"

Harry Wilson was a member of Hunslet's 1907–08 season All Four Cups winning team, the Forwards were known as "The Terrible Six" they were; Tom Walsh, Harry Wilson, Jack Randall, Bill "Tubby" Brookes, Bill Jukes, and John Willie Higson.

Family

Harry Wilson's great-grandson is the former professional association football player Peter Swan.

References

Harry Wilson (rugby league) Wikipedia