Harry Gifford (rugby league) explained

Harry Gifford
Fullname:Henry Gifford
Birth Date:1884
Birth Place:Kirkby-in-Furness, England
Death Date:1952 (aged 67)
Death Place:Ulverston, England
Position:,
Club1:Barrow
Year1start:1901
Year1end:22
Appearances1:420
Tries1:74
Goals1:151
Points1:524
Teama:Lancashire
Yearastart:1906
Yearaend:10
Appearancesa:9
Teamb:England
Yearbstart:1908
Yearbend:09
Appearancesb:4
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Teamc:Great Britain
Yearcstart:1908
Yearcend:09
Appearancesc:2
Triesc:0
Goalsc:0
Fieldgoalsc:0
Pointsc:0
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:8 May 2009
Source:[1] [2] [3]

Henry "Harry" Gifford (1884 – 1952[4]) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Ulverston Hornets ARLFChttps://web.archive.org/web/20120926114631/http://www.ulverston-rugby.co.uk/, and Barrow, initially in the backs; as a (182-appearances), (65-appearances), (54-appearances), or / (25-appearances), i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, 6, or 7, and latterly in the forwards (non-specific forward 21-appearances, prior to the specialist positions of;), and (25-appearances), (6-appearances), (6-appearances), or (39-appearances), during the era of contested scrums.[1]

Background

Harry Gifford was born in Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, and his death aged 67 was registered in Ulverston district, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Harry Gifford won caps for England while at Barrow in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches),[2] and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1908-9 against Australia (2 matches).[3]

County honours

Harry Gifford won caps for Lancashire while at Barrow.

Club career

Harry Gifford was transferred from Ulverston Hornets to Barrow during August 1901 for one guinea, i.e. one pound, and one shilling (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £400.10 in 2017),[5] he played his last match for Barrow in the 4-52 defeat by Wigan at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 21 October 1922.[6]

Honoured at Barrow Raiders

Harry Gifford is a Barrow Raiders Hall of Fame inductee,[7] his commemorative plaque is displayed in the Barrow Raiders boardroom.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk. https://web.archive.org/web/20180329053905/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Gifford&submit=Go&c=England. dead. 29 March 2018. englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Great Britain Statistics at englandrl.co.uk. https://web.archive.org/web/20180328231704/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Gifford&submit=Go&c=GB. dead. 28 March 2018. englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Gifford. Henry. England and Wales, Death Registration Index 1837-2007. familysearch. 1 January 2015.
  5. Web site: Measuring Worth – Relative Value of UK Pounds. Measuring Worth. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  6. Web site: The History of Ulverston Amateur Rugby League Football Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224020509/http://www.ulverston-rugby.co.uk/history.html. dead. 24 February 2013. barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  7. Web site: Hall of Fame at barrowrlfc.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20150128112916/http://www.barrowrlfc.com/history.asp?id=HIS6. dead. 28 January 2015. barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.