Alan McCurrie

Alan McCurrie (birth registered fourth ¼ 1953^[2]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Cumbria, and at club level for Hensingham in Whitehaven),^[3] Whitehaven (two spells), Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 856), Oldham and Halifax, as a hooker, i.e. number 9.^[1]

Alan McCurrie

Personal information
Full name	Alan McCurrie
Born	fourth ¼ 1953 (age 70–71) Whitehaven district, England
Playing information
Position	Hooker
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≤1978–78 Whitehaven 1978–81 Wakefield Trinity 115 1981–85 Oldham 120 21 4 77 1985–86 Halifax 1 1986–87 Whitehaven Total 236 21 0 4 77 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1977–82 Cumbria 12
Source: ^[1]

Background

Alan McCurrie's birth was registered in Whitehaven district, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

County honours

Alan McCurrie represented Cumbria while at Whitehaven in 1977, and at Wakefield Trinity between 1978 and 1982.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Alan McCurrie played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 3-12 defeat by Widnes in the 1979 Challenge Cup Final during the 1978–79 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1979, in front of a crowd of a crowd of 94,218.^[4]

Club career

Alan McCurrie made his début for Wakefield Trinity against Batley in the John Player Trophy on Sunday 24 September 1978.

Genealogical information

Alan McCurrie is the father of the rugby league footballer; Steve McCurrie.^[5]

References

1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
3. "Hensingham ARLFC at pitchero.com". pitchero.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
4. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
5. "Profile at rugby.widnes.tv". rugby.widnes.tv. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

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