Barry Simms

Barry Simms (c. 1939) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds, as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.

Barry Simms
Personal information
Full nameBarry Simms
Bornc. 1939 (age 81–82)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1958–≥62 Leeds
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1962 Great Britain 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Playing career

International honours

Barry Simms won a cap for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1962 against France.[1]

Championship Final appearances

Barry Simms played hooker in Leeds' 25-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1960–61 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 20 May 1961, in front of a crowd of 52,177.[2]

County Cup Final appearances

Barry Simms played hooker in Leeds' 24-20 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1958 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958, and played hooker in the 9-19 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1961 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1961–62 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 11 November 1961.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "1961–1970: The Holy Grail is captured". therhinos.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 16 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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