Harry Young (rugby league)

Harry Young was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Widnes (Heritage №), and Bradford Northern (Heritage №), as a wing.[1]

For other people named Harry Young, see Harry Young.
For other people named Henry Young, see Henry Young (disambiguation).

Harry Young
Personal information
Full nameHarry Young
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1916–25 Widnes 180 77 2 0 235
1926–26 Bradford Northern
Total 180 77 2 0 235
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1925 England 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1][2]

Playing career

International honours

Harry Young won a cap for England while at Widnes, he played left wing, i.e. number 5, and scored a try in the 27-22 victory over Wales at Workington on Saturday 7 February 1925.[2]

County League appearances

Harry Young played in Widnes' victory in the Lancashire County League during the 1919-20 season.[3]

Club career

Harry Young made his début for Widnes during the 1916-17 season, and he played his last match for Widnes during the 1925-26 season.[3]

Note

Harry Young and the similarly named Harold Young had overlapping playing careers at Bradford Northern, and consequently some references incorrectly merge their details.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. "Statistics at rugby.widnes.tv". rugby.widnes.tv. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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