Harry Bradshaw is an English

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winning former professional

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footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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and

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, as a , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested

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Club career

Bradshaw played for

until December 1953, when he was signed by

. He then returned to Dewsbury in November 1957.

International honours

Harry Bradshaw won a

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for

while at Dewsbury in 1953 against

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. Bradshaw was also selected for the

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squad while at

for the

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in France. However, he did not participate in any of the four matches, with

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playing as Hooker in all four matches.

References

External links

Search for "Bradshaw" at rugbyleagueproject.org
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