F. Albert Bailey was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for St. Helens Recs ( captain), as a or , i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested

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International honours

Albert Bailey won a

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while at St. Helens Recs in 1934 against France.

Outside of rugby league

Albert Bailey worked at Pilkington Brothers Limited.

References

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