Robert Wilson (rugby league)
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| Full name | Robert James Wilson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | c. 1878 Carnforth, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 6 February 1916 (aged 38)[1] Prestwich, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert James Wilson (c. 1878 – 6 February 1916) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Broughton Rangers.[2]
Background[edit]
Bob Wilson was born in Carnforth, Lancashire. He died in February 1916, aged 38.[4]
Playing career[edit]
Club career[edit]
Wilson was the top try scorer in the 1901–02 season.
Representative honours[edit]
Wilson won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1905 against Other Nationalities.[3] Wilson also won caps for Lancashire while at Broughton Rangers.
References[edit]
- ^ Morris, Graham (2003). Rugby league in Manchester. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7524-3087-4.
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "The Late Bob Wilson - Death of a Famous Lancastrian Footballer". Sporting Chronicle. 7 February 1916. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.