Alfred Carmichael (birth unknown – death unknown), also known by the

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of "Bunker", was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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( Heritage No.), as a

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-kicking , i.e. number 1.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Alf Carmichael won a

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for

while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1913 against Wales.

County Cup Final appearances

Alf Carmichael played , and scored 2-

s in

' 10–22 defeat by

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in the 1911–12

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Final during the 1911–12 season at Belle Vue,

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on Saturday 25 November 1911, in front of a crowd of 20,000.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 17 – 1911–12".

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Career records

Alf Carmichael was the top point scorer for both the 1910–11 and 1911–12 seasons, and he still jointly holds Hull Kingston Rovers' "Goals In A Match" record, with 14 goals, along with Mike Fletcher,

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and

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. He scored 10- conversions, and 4-

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s against

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on Saturday 8 October 1910.

Genealogical information

Alf Carmichael was the father of the rugby league footballer; George Carmichael.

References

External links

* (archived by web.archive.org
Hull Kingston Rovers ~ Captains
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