Herbert Place (October 1882 – 4 November 1928) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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, as a or .

Early life and family

Place was born in

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, to Arthur Place, a boot repairer, and Jane Hawden. He was baptised Methodist at three weeks old. He married Sarah Emma Storer in 1903 and had a son, John Arthur Place, the next year. He later worked in the same profession as his father.

Playing career

Place made his début for

in 1900, and went on to make over 400 appearances for the club.

International honours

Herbert Place won a

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for

while at Hunslet in 1909 against Wales.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Herbert Place played in

's 14-0 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1907–08 season at

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on Saturday 25 April 1908, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Place played in

's 13-3 victory over Halifax in the

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Final during the 1905–06 season at

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on Saturday 2 December 1905, in front of a crowd of 18,500, and played on the in the 17-0 victory over Halifax in the

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Final during the 1907–08 season at

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on Saturday 21 December 1907, in front of a crowd of 15,000.

All Four Cups

Place was a member of

's 1907–08

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winning team.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Place, Herbert 1882 births 1928 deaths England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Hunslet F.C. (1883) players Date of birth missing Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Leeds Rugby league wingers