Harry Bedford (1867 – January 1929[2]) was an English rugby union footballer whose playing career was from 1885 to 1893. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Batley,[3] 1885/86 to 1887/88 and Morley 1888/89 to 1892/93 as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.[1]

Harry Bedford
Full nameHarry Bedford
Date of birthOctober 1867
Place of birthGildersome, England
Date of deathJanuary 1929 (aged 61)
Place of deathRoundhay, Leeds, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1885 to 1888 Batley ()
1888 to 1893 Morley ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1889-90 England[1] 3 (2)

Background edit

Harry Bedford was born in Gildersome, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 61 in Roundhay, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[1]

Playing career edit

Harry Bedford won caps for England while at Morley in 1889 against New Zealand Natives, and in 1890 against Scotland, and Ireland.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.

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