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Tom Clarkson (rugby league)

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Name
  
Thomas Clarkson

Role
  
Rugby league

Thomas Clarkson (rugby league)

Thomas "Tom" Clarkson was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Leigh, as a Fullback, i.e. number 1.

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International honours

Tom Clarkson won caps for England while at Leigh in 1921 against Australia, in 1922 against Wales, and in 1923 against Wales.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Tom Clarkson played Fullback in Leigh's 13-0 victory over Halifax in the 1921 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton.

Genealogical information

Tom Clarkson was the younger brother of the rugby league footballer, Ellis Clarkson.

References

Tom Clarkson (rugby league) Wikipedia