Nigel Barker (birth registered fourth 1955) is an English former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Miners' Welfare ARLFC, and

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( Heritage No. 568), as a , i.e. number 1.

Background

Nigel Barker's birth was registered in

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district,

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, England.

Playing career

Barker made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 25 January 1981, during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored twelve 3-point tries, and sixteen 4-point tries.Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). ''Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club''. The History Press.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Barker played in

' 14–12 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1982–83 season at

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on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

Testimonial match

Barker's benefit season at

took place during the 1991–92 season.

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
* ttp://marklaspalmas.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/the-story-of-wembley-1983-part-ii.html The Story of Wembley 1983. Part II - a featherstone rovers blogbr>The Story of Wembley 1983. Part III - a featherstone rovers blog
* ttp://marklaspalmas.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/the-story-of-wembley-1983-part-v.html The Story of Wembley 1983. Part V - a featherstone rovers blogbr>The Story of Wembley 1983. Part VI - a featherstone rovers blog
* ttp://marklaspalmas.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/the-story-of-wembley-1983-part-viii.html The Story of Wembley 1983. Part VIII - a featherstone rovers blogbr>The Story of Wembley 1983. Part IX - a featherstone rovers blog
1955 births Living people English rugby league players Featherstone Rovers players Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Pontefract {{England-rugbyleague-bio-stub