John Joseph Hawcridge (28 September 1863[2] – 1 January 1905), also known by the nickname of the "Artful Dodger", was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford F.C.,[3] as a three-quarter, i.e. wing or centre. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Bradford F.C. was a rugby union club, it then became a rugby league club, and since 1907 it has been the association football (soccer) club Bradford Park Avenue.
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| Full name | John Joseph Hawcridge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 September 1863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Macclesfield, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 1 January 1905 (aged 41) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | San Francisco, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editJoe Hawcridge was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and he died aged 41 in San Francisco, United States.
Playing career
editJoe Hawcridge won caps for England while at Bradford F.C. in 1885 against Wales, and Ireland.[1]
Personal life
editHawcridge married Helena Jane Wilkinson in 1888 in Bradford district.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.