Name Syd Abram | Died February 4, 1988 | |
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Sydney "Syd" Abram (14 June 1906 in Hindley, Wigan — 4 February 1988 in Hindley, Wigan) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, and 1930s, playing at club level for Wigan, and Bramley (captain), as a centre, Stand-off/Five-eighth, or scrum-half/halfback, i.e. number 3 or 4, 6, or 7.
Contents
- Challenge Cup Final appearances
- County Cup Final appearances
- Playing career
- Genealogical information
- References
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Syd Abram played either stand-off/five-eighth, or scrum-half/halfback, and scored a try (as this was the first rugby league match at Wembley Stadium, this was the first rugby league try at Wembley Stadium) in Wigan's 13-2 victory over Dewsbury in the 1929 Challenge Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1929, in front of a crowd of 41,000.
County Cup Final appearances
Syd Abram played scrum-half/halfback in Wigan's 5-4 victory over Widnes in the 1928 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.
Playing career
Syd Abram made his début for Wigan, and scored a try in the 35-2 victory over Widnes at Lowerhouse Lane, Widnes on Saturday 23 October 1926, he scored his last try for Wigan in the 3-9 defeat by Widnes at Naughton Park, Widnes on Saturday 26 March 1932, and played his last match for Wigan in the 5-23 defeat by Salford at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 27 August 1932.
Genealogical information
Syd Abram's marriage to Eliza Ellen (née Gregory) (birth registered during July→September 1909 in Wigan district - 2001 (aged 91)) was registered during July→September 1930 in Wigan district, they lived at 9 Burlington Street, Hindley. They had children; William Thomas Abram (birth registered during April→June 1931 in Wigan district - 1972 (aged 41)) an engineer, of 44 George Street, Hindley, and Helen R. Abram (birth registered during January→March 1936 in Wigan district).