Scott Wilson (1980s rugby league)

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Scott Wilson
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Full nameScott Wilson
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Position Wing, Centre
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YearsTeamPldTGFGP
≤1983–≥88 Halifax
Source: [1]

Scott Wilson is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at club level for Halifax, as a wing, or centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4. [1]

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Playing career

Championship appearances

Scott Wilson played in 33 (1 as a substitute) and scored 5 tries in Halifax's total of 37 games (30 League plus 7 in Cup competitions) in Halifax's victory in the Championship during the 1985–86 season. [2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Scott Wilson played right wing, i.e. number 2, in Halifax's 19-18 victory over St. Helens in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987, in front of a crowd of 91,267.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. Edgar, Harry (2008). Rugby League Journal Annual 2009 [Page-55]. Rugby League Journal Publishing. ISBN   978-0-9548355-4-5