Albert Atkinson

For other people named Albert Atkinson, see Albert Atkinson (disambiguation).

Albert Atkinson
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Atkinson
Bornc. 1909
Fothergill, England
Died1 April 1953 (aged 43)
Halifax, England
Playing information
PositionLoose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1928–≥28 Whitehaven
≤1929–≥31 Halifax
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Albert Atkinson (c. 1909 – 1 April 1953) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Whitehaven and Halifax as a loose forward.

Background

Atkinson was born in Fothergill, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 43 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[2][3]

Playing career

Halifax

Albert Atkinson signed for Halifax aged-18.[4]

Atkinson played loose forward in Halifax's 22-8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 League season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368, he was the first Cumbrian to play at Wembley Stadium, London.[4]

References

  1. ^ "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Played in R.L. Cup final of 1931 - Death of Mr. Albert Atkinson". Halifax Daily Courier & Guardian. 1 April 1953. p. 5 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Ex-R.L. player dies in bus". Yorkshire Evening Post. 1 April 1953. p. 1 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ a b "West Cumberland Times, 2 May 1931, page 7, Maryport District News". archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.