Nathan Silcock (first ¼ 1904 – fourth ¼ 1967) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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( captain), as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested

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Background

Nat Silcock's birth was registered in

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, and his death aged 63 was registered in

, England.

Playing career

International honours

Nat Silcock represented

while at Widnes in 1934 against France, and in 1935 against France, won

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s for

while at Widnes in 1932 against Wales (2 matches), in 1933 against Australia, in 1934 against Australia, and France, in 1935 against Wales, and in 1936 against Wales, and France, and won

s for

while at Widnes in 1932 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches), in 1933 against Australia (3 matches), in 1936 against Australia (3 matches), and in 1937 against Australia (2 matches).

County honours

Nat Silcock played left-, i.e. number 8, in

's 7-5 victory over Australia in the 1937–38 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at

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on Wednesday 29 September 1937, in front of a crowd of 16,250.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Nat Silcock played in

' 10-3 victory over St. Helens in the 1929–30 Challenge Cup Final during the 1929–30 season at

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in front of a crowd of 36,544, played in the 5-11 defeat by

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in the 1933–34 Challenge Cup Final during the 1933–34 season at

on Saturday 5 May 1934, and played, was captain, and scored the fourth

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in the 18-5 victory over

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in the 1936–37 Challenge Cup Final during the 1936–37 season at

on Saturday 8 May 1937.

County Cup Final appearances

Nat Silcock played right-, i.e. number 10, in

' 4-5 defeat by

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in the 1928–29

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Final during the 1928–29 season at

on Saturday 24 November 1928.

Family details

Nat Silcock's marriage to Mary A. ( née, Andrews) was registered during fourth ¼ 1926 in

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district. They had children; the future rugby league footballer, Nat Silcock Jr., and Violet Silcock
birth registered
during fourth ¼ 1929 in

district).

References

External links

Statistics at rugby.widnes.tvHall of Fame at rugby.widnes.tv
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