Herbert Smith (rugby league, born 1915)

Herbert Smith (birth registered third 14 1915[1] – death uncertain) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Batley Shamrocks, Castleford, Bramley, Batley (World War II guest), and Bradford Northern, as a wing, centre, prop, or second-row.[2][3][4] Herbert Smith served with army during World War II, in 1944 he was selected for the R.L. Services XV, but was unable to play due to training for the Normandy landings.

Herbert Smith
Personal information
Full nameHerbert Smith
Bornthird 14 1915
Dewsbury, England
Playing information
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight16 st 0 lb (102 kg)
PositionWing, Centre, Prop, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1935 Castleford 3 0 0 0 0
1935–40 Bramley
≥1940–≤45 Batley (guest)
1942–≥46 Bradford Northern
Total 3 0 0 0 0

Background

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Herbert Smith's birth was registered in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

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Challenge Cup Final appearances

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Herbert Smith played at prop in Bradford Northern's 8-4 victory over Leeds in the 1946–47 Challenge Cup Final during the 1946–47 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1947, in front of a crowd of 77,605.

Club career

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Herbert Smith made his dêbut for Castleford as a centre on Monday 8 April 1935, he played on the wing on Saturday 13 April 1935, and he played his last match for Castleford as a centre on Saturday 27 April 1935.

Genealogical information

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Herbert Smith is the son of the fullback of the 1910s for Dewsbury, Mick Smith.

References

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  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
  3. ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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