Tony Barrow (rugby league, born 1971)

Anthony Francis Barrow (19 October 1971 – 16 March 2017) was an English rugby league footballer who played for Oldham RLFC and Swinton Lions.

Tony Barrow Jr.
Personal information
Full nameAnthony Francis Barrow
Born(1971-10-19)19 October 1971[1]
St Helens, England
Died16 March 2017(2017-03-16) (aged 45)
Playing information
PositionLoose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1990–91 Oldham 6 0 0 0 0
1992–01 Swinton Lions 243 25 0 0 100
Total 249 25 0 0 100
Source: [2][3]

Following his retirement in 2001, Barrow became a personal trainer.

Barrow was the son of Tony Barrow, Sr. who played for St. Helens and Leigh in the 1960s, and 1970s.

He died aged 45 of cancer.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Swinton Lions RLFC". Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Player Summary: Tony Barrow". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Tony Barrow passes away after courageous battle with illness". St Helens Star. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Stars come out in support of Rugby League hero Tony Barrow". ITV News. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  6. ^ Tributes to Tony Barrow pour in from the rugby league community