Harry Bedford (1867 – January 1929
) was an English
rugby union footballer whose playing career was from 1885 to 1893. He played at representative level for
England, and at club level for
Batley
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,
1885/86 to 1887/88 and
Morley 1888/89 to 1892/93 as a
forward, e.g.
front row,
lock, or
back row.
Background
Harry Bedford was born in
Gildersome
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Location
Historic ...
,
West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 61 in
Roundhay,
Leeds,
West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Harry Bedford won
caps for
England while at Morley in
1889
Events
January–March
* January 1
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against
New Zealand Natives
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, and in 1890 against Scotland, and Ireland.
References
External links
Search for "Bedford" at rugbyleagueproject.org
* ttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/search/results?basicsearch=%22Harry%20Bedford%22&retrievecountrycounts=false Search for "Harry Bedford" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
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1867 births
1929 deaths
Batley Bulldogs players
England international rugby union players
English rugby union players
Rugby union players from Leeds
Morley R.F.C. players
Rugby union forwards