List Of Widnes Vikings Players

	List Of Widnes Vikings Players Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club based in Widnes, Lancashire. The following is a list former and current Widnes Vikings players across various metrics who have played for the club since the formation of the Northern Union in 1895. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Players with 100+ caps Players earning international caps whilst at Widnes Represented Great Britain * Michael "Mick" Adams * John Basnett * Keith Bentley * Michael "Mick" Burke Frank Collier Andy Currier * Jonathan Davies * John Devereux * Ray Dutton David Eckersley Keith Elwell * Richard Eyres * John Fieldhouse Ian Hare Alec Higgins Fred Higgins Leslie "Les" Holliday * Eric Hughes * David Hulme * Paul Hulme * Leslie "Les" Gorley * Arthur 'Chick' Johnson George Kemel Dennis O'Neill * Thomas "Tommy" McCue * Steve McCurrie * James "Jim" Measures * 'Big' Jim Mills Frank Myler Anthony "Tony" Myler * George Nicholls Martin Offiah Michael "Mike" O'Neill * Harry Pinner * Nat Silco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Widnes Vikings The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the Betfred Championship. The club plays home matches at the Halton Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but now they use their modern nickname, "The Vikings". The club enjoyed a period of success in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, and were frequently described as "Cup Kings" reaching the Challenge Cup Final 7 times in 10 years between 1975 and 1984. In 1989, after winning their third Rugby League Premiership, Widnes became the first official World Club Champions by beating the Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30–18 at Old Trafford. They have a strong local rivalry with Warrington Wolves. History Early years The Farnworth & Appleton Cricket Club was formed in 1871 and four years later the mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Keith Elwell Keith Elwell (12 February 1950), also known by the nicknames of "The Mole", "Chiefy", and "The Ubiquitous Elwell", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes and on loan to Barrow, as a or , i.e. number 1, or 9. Background Elwell's birth was registered in Warrington district, Lancashire, England. Playing career International honours Keith Elwell won caps for England while at Widnes in 1978 against France, and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and in 1980 against New Zealand (2 matches). Challenge Cup Final appearances Keith Elwell played in Widnes' 14–7 victory over Warrington in the 1974-75 Challenge Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1975, in front of a crowd of 85,998, played , and scored a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dennis O'Neill (rugby League) Dennis O'Neill is a World Cup winning former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes and Oldham, as a . Playing career Club career Dennis O'Neill played , and scored a try in Widnes 8–15 defeat by Wigan in the 1971–72 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1970–71 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 August 1971, and played right- in the 6-2 victory over Salford in the 1974–75 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Central Park (Wigan), Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 2 November 1974. Dennis O'Neill played in Widnes' 7–15 defeat by Bramley RLFC, Bramley in the 1973 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1973–74 Northern Rugby Football League season, 1973–74 season at Halton Stadium, Naughton Park, Widnes on Tuesday 18 December 1973. Dennis O'Neill played right- in Widnes' 2–3 defeat by Bradford Bulls, Bradford Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]