Tom Beetham Explained

First:RU
Tom Beetham
Birth Place:Ambleside, England
Ru Club1:Ambleside
Club1:Wigan
Year1start:1924
Year1end:31
Appearances1:262
Tries1:10
Goals1:0
Points1:30
Club2:Barrow
Year2start:1931
Year2end:32
Appearances2:34
Club3:Leigh
Year3start:1933
Appearances3:1
Teama:Cumberland
Yearastart:1925
Yearaend:31
Appearancesa:10
Retired:yes
Source:wigan.rlfans.com

Tom Beetham was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker for Wigan between 1924 and 1931. He also played for Cumberland at representative level.

Playing career

Born in Ambleside, Cumberland, Beetham started his career playing rugby union in his hometown before signing for Wigan in 1924.[1] He made his début in September 1924 against York. He spent seven years at Wigan, playing 262 first team games for the club and scoring 10 tries before signing for Barrow in 1931.

Championship final appearances

Tom Beetham played at in Wigan's 22-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926.[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Tom Beetham played at in Wigan's 13-2 victory over Dewsbury in the 1928–29 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1929.[3]

County Cup Final appearances

Tom Beetham played at in Wigan's 5-4 victory over Widnes in the 1928–29 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.[4]

Honours

Club

Wigan

Championship (1): 1925–26

Lancashire League (1): 1925–26

Lancashire Cup (1): 1928

Challenge Cup (1): 1929

Notes and References

  1. Book: Morris, Graham. Wigan Rugby League Football Club: 100 Greats. 2005. Tempus Publishing. Stroud. 17. 978-0-7524-3470-4.
  2. Web site: 1925-1926 Championship Final. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  3. Web site: Historic Wigan RL Moments: 1929 Challenge Cup Final. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  4. Web site: 1928–1929 Lancashire Cup Final. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.