Introduction
Cyril Halliday (birth registered April→June 1904 — death unknown) birth registered in Halifax district, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s and 1930s, playing at representative level for England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax, Huddersfield, and Keighley, as a Hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
Playing career
International honours
Cyril Halliday won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in 1931 against Wales.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Cyril Halliday played Hooker in Huddersfield's 21–17 victory over Warrington in the 1933 Challenge Cup final during the 1932–33 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 6 May 1933.
Genealogical information
Cyril Halliday's marriage to Lucy Stott was registered during July→September 1923 in Halifax district. They had children; Fred Halliday (birth registered April→June 1924 in Halifax district), Margaret Halliday (birth registered July→September 1928 in Halifax district), and Fountain B. Halliday (birth registered October→December 1932 in North Bierley (Bradford) district).