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| Full name | Robert James Wilson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | c. 1878 Carnforth, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 6 February 1916 (aged 38) Prestwich, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert James Wilson (c. 1878 – 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.
Background
Bob Wilson was born in Carnforth, Lancashire. He died in February 1916, aged 38.
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.
References
- Morris, Graham (2003). Rugby league in Manchester. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7524-3087-4.
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- "The Late Bob Wilson - Death of a Famous Lancastrian Footballer". Sporting Chronicle. 7 February 1916. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.
External links
| Broughton Rangers squad – 1901–02 Challenge Cup Final winners | |
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