Albert Ackroyd

Albert W. Ackroyd[lower-alpha 1] (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Halifax (Heritage № 192), as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.[1]

Albert Ackroyd
Personal information
Full nameAlbert W. Ackroyd
Bornunknown
Diedunknown
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1921–≥21 Halifax
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1921–21 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]
As of 22 June 2012

Playing career

International honours

Albert Ackroyd won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1921 against Wales.[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Albert Ackroyd played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Halifax's 0-13 defeat by Leigh in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.

Post-retirement

Albert Ackroyd retired in 1922.[3] He served as assistant trainer for Halifax from 1931–33.[4][5]

Notes

  1. Albert Ackroyd's surname is misspelt as "Akroyd" on englandrl.co.uk.

References

  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "Football – Rugby League". Yorkshire Post. 13 September 1922. p. 3. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  4. "Played to Assist Training". Leeds Mercury. 10 August 1931. p. 11. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  5. "Sports Snaps". Hull Daily Mail. 22 February 1933. p. 9. Retrieved 28 July 2018.


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