Bob Wilson (rugby league)
England international rugby league footballer
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Robert James Wilson (2 January 1879 – 6 February 1916) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Broughton Rangers.[2]
FullnameRobert James Wilson
Born2 January 1879
Carnforth, England
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| Full name | Robert James Wilson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 January 1879 Carnforth, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 6 February 1916 (aged 37)[1] Prestwich, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Bob Wilson was born in Carnforth, Lancashire. He died in February 1916, aged 37.[4]
Playing career
Club career
Wilson was the top try scorer in the 1901–02 season.
Representative honours
Wilson won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1905 against Other Nationalities. Wilson also won caps for Lancashire while at Broughton Rangers.