Ernest Parkin (1 October 1894 – 1957) was an English professional
rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for
Yorkshire, and at club level for
Wakefield Trinity (
Heritage № 213), as a
forward
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(prior to the specialist positions of; ), during the era of contested
scrums.
[Mike Rylance (22 August 2013). "Trinity: A History of the Wakefield Rugby League Football Club 1872-2013". League Publications Ltd. ]
Playing career
Parkin made his début for Wakefield Trinity during October 1913, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during March 1924.
County honours
Parkin won
cap(s) for
Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Parkin played as a
forward
Forward is a relative direction, the opposite of backward.
Forward may also refer to:
People
* Forward (surname)
Sports
* Forward (association football)
* Forward (basketball), including:
** Point forward
** Power forward (basketball)
** Sm ...
, i.e. number 12, in
Wakefield Trinity's 0-6 defeat by
Hull F.C.
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in the
1914
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Challenge Cup
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Final during the
1913–14 season at
Thrum Hall,
Halifax, in front of a crowd of 19,000.
References
External links
Search for "Parkin" at rugbyleagueproject.org
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1894 births
1957 deaths
English rugby league players
Rugby league forwards
Rugby league players from Wakefield
Wakefield Trinity players
Yorkshire rugby league team players