Tom Clarkson (rugby league)
Thomas "Tom"/"Tommy" Clarkson (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Leigh,[3] as a goal-kicking fullback.[1]
Ogden's Cigarette card featuring Thomas Clarkson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Thomas Clarkson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | unknown Leigh, Greater Manchester, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | unknown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Tom Clarkson played fullback, and scored 2-goals in Leigh's 13-0 victory over Halifax in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.
Genealogical information
Tom Clarkson was the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Ellis Clarkson.
References
- "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- "Player Summary: Tommy Clarkson". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- "Statistics at leighrl.co.uk". leighrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
External links
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