Harold Edwards (rugby league)
Wales international rugby league footballer
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Harold Edwards (7 September 1909[2] – 1993), also known by the nickname of "The Welsh Bull", was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Wigan and Bradford Northern, as a prop.[1][3][4]
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| Full name | Harold George Edwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 September 1909 Risca, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1993 (aged 83–84) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Harold Edwards as born in Risca, Wales, and he died aged c. 83–84.
Playing career
International honours
Edwards won 2 caps for Wales in 1935–1938 while at Wigan, and Bradford Northern.[1]
Championship final appearances
Edwards played at prop in Wigan's 15-3 victory over Salford in the Championship Final during the 1933–34 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 28 April 1934.[5]
Notable tour matches
Edwards played at prop in Wigan's 30-27 victory over France at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 10 March 1934.[6]