Robert Wilson (rugby league)

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Robert Wilson
Personal information
Full nameRobert James Wilson
Bornc. 1878
Carnforth, England
Died6 February 1916 (aged 38)[1]
Prestwich, England
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1900–09 Broughton Rangers 256 141
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1901–07 Lancashire 16
1905 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]

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]

  1. ^ Morris, Graham (2003). Rugby league in Manchester. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7524-3087-4.
  2. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ "The Late Bob Wilson - Death of a Famous Lancastrian Footballer". Sporting Chronicle. 7 February 1916. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.

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