Nigel Barker (rugby league)

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Nigel Barker
Personal information
Full nameNigel R. Barker
Bornfourth ¼ 1955 (age 69–70)
Pontefract district, England
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1981–88/89 Featherstone Rovers 167+202800100

Nigel Barker (birth registered fourth 1⁄4 1955) [1] is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Miners' Welfare ARLFC, and Featherstone Rovers, as a fullback.

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Background

Nigel Barker's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Barker made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 25 January 1981, during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored twelve 3-point tries, and sixteen 4-point tries. [2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Barker played fullback in Featherstone Rovers' 14–12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

Testimonial match

Barker's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1991–92 season.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. ↑ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN   0752422952


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