Arthur Buckler
Arthur Buckler (24 April 1882[2] – 19 March 1921[3]) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Salford, as a forward (prior to the specialist positions of; prop, hooker, second-row, loose forward), during the era of contested scrums.[1][4][5]
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| Full name | Arthur Buckler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 April 1882 Newport district, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 19 March 1921 (aged 38) Newport district, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Arthur Buckler's birth was registered in Newport district, Wales, and his death aged 38 was registered in Newport district, Wales.
International honours
Arthur Buckler won a cap for Wales while at Salford in 1908 against England.[1]
Genealogical information
Arthur Buckler was the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Herbert Buckler.
References
- "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- "Statistics at rugbyleague.wales". rugbyleague.wales. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
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