Patrick McManus (rugby league)

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Patrick McManus
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Full namePatrick B. McManus
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1934–37 Castleford 296160048

Patrick McManus was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at club level for Castleford (Heritage No. 141), as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. [1] [2]

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Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Patrick McManus played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000. [3]

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References

  1. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN   978-0752418957
  2. "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. "Sat 4th May 1935 - Challenge Cup - Neutral Ground - 39,000". thecastlefordtigers. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2015.