Derrick Harrison Explained

Derrick Harrison
Birth Date:12 December 1929
Birth Place:Wakefield, England
Death Place:Wakefield, England
Club1:Wakefield Trinity
Year1start:1953
Year1end:59
Appearances1:154
Tries1:20
Points1:60
Club2:Batley
Year2start:1959
Year2end:61
Appearances2:82
Tries2:3
Points2:9
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:17 October 2014

Derrick Harrison (12 December 1929[1] – 23 December 1967[2]) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity and Batley, as a .

Background

Derrick Harrison was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he worked at Leake and Carney, Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, and he died aged-38 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Derrick Harrison played at in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.[3] [4]

Notable tour matches

Derrick Harrison played at in Wakefield Trinity’s 17-12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.[5]

Genealogical information

Derrick Harrison's marriage to Mary (née Hopwood) was registered during third ¼ 1952 in Wakefield district.[6] They had children; Denise Harrison (birth registered during fourth ¼ in Wakefield district), and Peter Harrison (birth registered during second ¼ in Wakefield district).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Death details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  3. Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  4. Lindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  5. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books.
  6. Web site: Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.