Edgar Wilkinson Explained

Edgar Wilkinson (birth registered October→December 1863^[2] — 27 August 1896^[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire,^[4] and at club level for Bradford FC,^[5] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.

Background

Edgar Wilkinson was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 32 in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire.^[1]

Playing career

Edgar Wilkinson won caps for England while at Bradford FC in 1886 against Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, in 1887 Wales, and Scotland.^[1]

External links

• Search for "Wilkinson" at rugbyleagueproject.org
• Photograph "Bradford's Yorkshire Rugby Union Cup winning side - Bradford's only Yorkshire Cup winning side of the Rugby Union era. - 01/01/1884" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "Bradford (F.C.) c.1888 - This team contained six England internationals. - 01/01/1888" at rlhp.co.uk

Notes and References

1. Web site: Statistics at en.espn.co.uk. en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
2. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
3. Web site: Death details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
4. Philip Gaunt (1969). "Yorkshire Rugby Union - Centenary 1869-1969 (Page-28)". Chadwick Studios/Frederick Duffield & Sons Ltd. ISBN n/a
5. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 178.