Harry James Wilkinson (second ¼ 1864 – 7 June 1942) was an English

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footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for

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, and

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, and at club level for Halifax, as a

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, e.g. front row,

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, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Halifax was a

club.

Background

Harry Wilkinson was born in Halifax,

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, and he died aged 78 in Halifax,

Playing career

International honours

Harry Wilkinson won a cap for

while at Halifax in

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against New Zealand Natives, during the match Harry Wilkinson wore his Yorkshire County Shirt rather than an England shirt.

Personal life

Harry Wilkinson was the father of the rugby union footballer Harry Wilkinson.Philip Gaunt (1969). "Yorkshire Rugby Union - Centenary 1869-1969 (Page-12)". Chadwick Studio
Frederick Duffield & Sons Ltd
ISBN n/a

References

External links

Search for "Wilkinson" at rugbyleagueproject.org
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