Hudson Irving (12 September 1912 – 12 April 1947) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for

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and

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, and at club level for Halifax ( Heritage № 408), as a .

Background

Hudson Irving's birth was registered in Cockermouth district,

. In the

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he is living in Halifax with his wife Sarah and two daughters, he is described as a Semi-Skilled FOundry Engineer.

Death

On Saturday 12 April 1947 at a match between Halifax and

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, at Thrum Hall, Halifax,

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, England, he suffered a

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, and he died aged 34.

Playing career

International honours

Hudson Irving won caps for

while at Halifax in 1938 against Wales, in 1940 against Wales, in 1941 against Wales, and in 1943 against Wales.

County Honours

Hudson Irving won caps for

and

while at Halifax.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Hudson Irving played right-, i.e. number 10, in Halifax's 2-9 defeat by

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in the 1940–41

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Final during the 1940–41 season at Odsal,

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, in front of a crowd of 28,500.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 46 – 1940–41".

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Other notable matches

Hudson Irving played right- for a

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against

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at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.

Club career

Hudson Irving made his dêbut for Halifax on Saturday 2 September 1933, and he played his last match for Halifax on Saturday 12 April 1947.

Honoured at Halifax

Hudson Irving is a Halifax Hall Of Fame Inductee.

References

External links

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