Charles "Charlie" H. Pawsey (15 April 1923 – 7 January 2012) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Langworthy ARLFC,

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Background

Charlie Pawsey was born in Salford, Lancashire, England, he worked as a stevedore, and he died aged 88 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.

Playing career

International honours

Charlie Pawsey won caps for England while at Leigh in 1951 against Wales, in 1952 against Other Nationalities (2 matches) and Wales, in 1953 against France (2 matches), Wales, and Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1952 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1954 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches). Charlie Pawsey also represented Great Britain while at Leigh between 1952 and 1956 against France (3 non- Test matches).Edgar, Harry (2007). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2008'' Page-110. Rugby League Journal Publishing.

County Cup Final appearances

Charlie Pawsey played at in

's 7-20 defeat by Wigan in the 1949 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1949–50 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 29 October 1949, and played at in the 6-14 defeat by Wigan in the

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Final during the 1951–52 season at

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on Saturday 27 October 1951.

Genealogical information

Charlie Pawsey's marriage to Ethel (

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Swingler) was registered during fourth ¼ 1953 in Salford district. They had children; Julia A. Pawsey
birth registered
during fourth ¼ in Manchester district), Charles S. Pawsey
birth registered
during second ¼ in Salford district), and Matthew J. Pawsey
birth registered
during third ¼ in Salford district).

References

External links

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