Albert Atkinson
English rugby league player

Albert Atkinson

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English rugby league player
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Birth:
1909(Fothergill, Cumbria)
Death:
1953(Halifax)
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Introduction

Albert Atkinson (April→June 1909 — April→June 1953 (aged 43)) born in Fothergill, Cumberland was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s, and 1930s, playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Flimby ARLFC[1] (Flimby & Fothergill ARLFC?), Whitehaven, and Halifax, he died in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Playing career

International honours

Albert Atkinson won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1930 against Other Nationalities.

Challenge Cup final appearances

Albert Atkinson played in Halifax's 22-8 victory over York in the 1931 Challenge Cup final during the 1930–31 League season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, he was the first Cumbrian to play at Wembley Stadium, London.

Club career

Albert Atkinson signed for Halifax aged-18.

Genealogical information

Albert Atkinson's marriage to Mabel Green was registered during July→September 1932 in Halifax district. They had children; Barbara J. Atkinson (birth registered January→March 1934 in Halifax district ), and June B. Atkinson (birth registered July→September 1936 in Halifax district).