Herbert Place

Place was born in Hunslet, Leeds, to Arthur Place, a boot repairer, and Jane Hawden. He was baptised Methodist at three weeks old.^[1] He married Sarah Emma Storer in 1903^[7] and had a son, John Arthur Place, the next year.^[8] He later worked in the same profession as his father.^[9]

Place made his début for Hunslet in 1900, and went on to make over 400 appearances for the club.^[10]

Place played fullback in Hunslet's 13-3 victory over Halifax in the 1905 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1905–06 season at Park Avenue, Bradford on Saturday 2 December 1905, in front of a crowd of 18,500, and played on the wing in the 17-0 victory over Halifax in the 1907 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 21 December 1907, in front of a crowd of 15,000.^{[citation needed]}

Place played fullback in Hunslet's 14-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1908 Challenge Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 25 April 1908, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

Place was a member of Hunslet's 1907–08 All Four Cups winning team.^[11]

Place won a cap for England while at Hunslet in 1909 against Wales.