Harry Bedford (rugby)

Harry Bedford (1866 – January 1929[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Batley,[3] and Morley as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.[1] Prior to Thursday 29 August, Batley was a rugby union club.

Harry Bedford
Full nameHarry Bedford
Date of birth1866
Place of birthGildersome, England
Date of deathJanuary 1929 (aged 61)
Place of deathRoundhay, Leeds, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Batley ()
1888-90 Morley ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1889-90 England[1] 3 (2)

Background

Harry Bedford was born in Gildersome, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 61 in Roundhay, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[1]

Playing career

Harry Bedford won caps for England while at Batley in 1889 against New Zealand Natives, and in 1890 against Scotland, and Ireland.[1]

References

  1. "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
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