Arthur Haigh
Arthur Haigh (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as a second-row.[3]
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| Full name | Arthur Haigh | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | unknown Methley, Leeds or Featherstone, Wakefield, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | unknown | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)[1] or 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 8 lb (80 kg)[1] or 12 st 0 lb (76 kg)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career edit
Arthur Haigh was born in Methley, Leeds[1] or Featherstone, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[2]
Playing career edit
Haigh made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 27 August 1921, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1929–30 season.[4]
County Cup Final appearances edit
Haigh played at second-row in Featherstone Rovers' 0-5 defeat by Leeds in the 1928 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 24 November 1928.[citation needed]
Testimonial match edit
Haigh's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Jimmy Williams, took place during the 1928–29 season.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Featherstone Rovers". Athletic News. 15 August 1927.
- ^ a b c "Featherstone Rovers". Athletic News. 12 August 1929.
- ^ Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
- ^ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
External links edit
- Search for "Haigh" at rugbyleagueproject.org