George Dobson (rugby league) explained

George Dobson
Fullname:George Dobson
Birth Place:Barrow-in-Furness, England
Death Date: (aged 63)
Death Place:Barrow-in-Furness, England
Club1:Barrow
Year1start:1909
Year1end:22
Appearances1:284
Tries1:101
Goals1:49
Points1:401
Teama:Lancashire
Yearastart:1912
Appearancesa:1
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:22 January 2011

George Dobson (–) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow, as a, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Background

George Dobson was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, and his death aged 63 was registered in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

County honours

George Dobson won a cap for Lancashire while at Barrow in 1912 against Yorkshire.[1]

Testimonial match

George Dobson's Testimonial match at Barrow took place against a Harold Wagstaff Select XIII team at Little Park, Roose, Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday 29 April 1922.

Career records

George Dobson is thirteenth in Barrow's all time try scorers list with 101-tries.[2]

Honoured at Barrow Raiders

George Dobson is a Barrow Raiders Hall of Fame inductee.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hall of Fame at barrowrlfc.com. barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110723014722/http://www.barrowrlfc.com/barrow_rugby_clubinfo.asp?ID=CLU6. 23 July 2011.
  2. Web site: Barrows all time leading try scorers. barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140116072843/http://www.barrowrlfc.com/barrow_rugby_newsdetails.asp?newsID=432. 16 January 2014.
  3. Web site: Hall of Fame at barrowrlfc.com. barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120102212808/http://www.barrowrlfc.com/barrow_rugby_clubinfo.asp?ID=CLU3. 2 January 2012.