Robert Wilson (rugby league)

Robert "Bob" James Wilson (birth registered first ¼ 1879[4] – February 1916[5]) 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.[2]

For other people with the same name, see Robert Wilson.

Robert Wilson
Personal information
Full nameRobert James Wilson
Bornfirst ¼ 1879
Carnforth, England
DiedFebruary 1916 (aged 38)[1]
Prestwich, England
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1900–09 Broughton Rangers 256 141
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1901–07 Lancashire 16
1905 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]

Background

Bob Wilson was born in Carnforth, Lancashire, his birth was registered in Lancaster, Lancashire, and his death aged 38 was registered in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Bob Wilson won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1905 against Other Nationalities.[3]

County honours

Bob Wilson won caps for Lancashire while at Broughton Rangers.

Club records

Bob Wilson holds Broughton Rangers/Belle Vue Rangers' most tries in a season, with 33-appearances in the 1901–02 season.

References
  1. Morris, Graham (2003). Rugby league in Manchester. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7524-3087-4.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  5. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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