Arthur Buckler Explained

Arthur Buckler
Fullname:Arthur Buckler
Birth Date:24 April 1882
Birth Place:Newport district, Wales
Death Date:19 March 1921 (aged 38)
Death Place:Newport district, Wales
Position:Forward
Club1:Salford
Year1start:1904
Year1end:15
Appearances1:189
Tries1:15
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:45
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:1908
Yearaend:08
Appearancesa:1
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:15 June 2012
Source:[1]

Arthur Buckler (24 April 1882[2] – 19 March 1921[3]) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Salford, as a forward (prior to the specialist positions of;), during the era of contested scrums.[1] [4] [5]

Background

Arthur Buckler's birth was registered in Newport district, Wales, and his death aged 38 was registered in Newport district, Wales.

International honours

Arthur Buckler won a cap for Wales while at Salford in 1908 against England.[1]

Genealogical information

Arthur Buckler was the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Herbert Buckler.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  2. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  3. Web site: Death details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  4. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 108–114.
  5. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleague.wales. rugbyleague.wales. 31 December 2019. 1 January 2020.