Robert Wilson (rugby league)

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Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson - Broughton Rangers.jpeg
Personal information
Full nameRobert James Wilson
Bornfirst ¼ 1879
Carnforth, England
DiedFebruary 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 "Bob" James Wilson (birth registered first ¼ 1879[4] – February 1916[5]) 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[]

Bob Wilson was born in Carnforth, Lancashire, his birth was registered in Lancaster, Lancashire, and his death aged 38 was registered in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.[citation needed]

Playing career[]

International honours[]

Bob Wilson won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1905 against Other Nationalities.[3]

County honours[]

Bob Wilson won caps for Lancashire while at Broughton Rangers.

Club records[]

Bob Wilson holds Broughton Rangers/Belle Vue Rangers' most tries in a season, with 33-appearances in the 1901–02 season.

References[]

  1. ^ Morris, Graham (2003). Rugby league in Manchester. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7524-3087-4.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.

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