Tony Barrow (rugby league, born 1971)

Anthony Francis Barrow (19 October 1971[3] – 16 March 2017) was an English rugby league footballer who played for Oldham RLFC (Heritage № 963) and Swinton Lions.

Tony Barrow Jr.
Personal information
Full nameAnthony Francis Barrow
Born(1971-10-19)19 October 1971[1]
St Helens, England
Died16 March 2017(2017-03-16) (aged 45)
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Cronton
Thatto Heath Crusaders
1990–91 Oldham 6 0 0 0 0
1992–01 Swinton Lions 243 25
Total 249 25 0 0 0
Source: [2]

Following his retirement in 2001, Barrow became a personal trainer.

Barrow was the son of Tony Barrow, Sr. who played for St. Helens and Leigh in the 1960s, and 1970s.

He died aged 45 of cancer.[4][5][6]

References

  1. "Swinton Lions RLFC". Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  4. "Tony Barrow passes away after courageous battle with illness". St Helens Star. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  5. "Stars come out in support of Rugby League hero Tony Barrow". ITV News. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  6. Tributes to Tony Barrow pour in from the rugby league community
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