Albert William Akroyd (27 January 1890 – 8 August 1959) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for Halifax, as a . Akroyd served in the Royal Navy during the First World War, from 1916–19.''Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848–1939''

Playing career

International honours

Ackroyd won a

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while at Halifax in 1921 against Wales.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ackroyd played right-, i.e. number 3, in Halifax's 0-13 defeat by

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in the 1920–21

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Final during the 1920–21 season at

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, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.

Post-retirement

Ackroyd retired in 1922. He served as assistant trainer for Halifax from 1931 to 1933. He died in 1959 at St. John's Hospital in Halifax.

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References

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