Albert Atkinson

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Albert Atkinson
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Atkinson
Bornsecond ¼ 1909
Fothergill, England
Diedsecond ¼ 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
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1930 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Albert Atkinson (second ¼ 1909[2] – second ¼ 1953[3]) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for (in Flimby, now ?),[1] Whitehaven and Halifax (Heritage № 348) as a loose forward, i.e. number 13, in the era of contested scrums.

Background[]

Albert Atkinson was born in Fothergill, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 43 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career[]

International honours[]

Albert Atkinson won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1930 against Other Nationalities.[1]

Challenge Cup Final appearances[]

Albert 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]

Club career[]

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

Genealogical information[]

Albert Atkinson's marriage to Mabel (née Green) was registered during third ¼ 1932 in Halifax district.[5] They had children; Barbara J. Atkinson (birth registered first ¼ 1934 in Halifax district ), and June B. Atkinson (birth registered third ¼ 1936 in Halifax district).

References[]

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  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.
  5. ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

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