William Armstrong (rugby league)

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William Armstrong
Personal information
Full nameWilliam A. Armstrong
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Position Hooker, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1920–22/23 Wakefield Trinity 621003

William A. Armstrong was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity, as a hooker or second-row.

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Notable tour matches

William Armstrong played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 3-29 defeat by Australia in the 1921–22 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 22 October 1921. [1]

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References

  1. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN   1-85983-429-9