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Arthur Atkinson (rugby league)

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His journey on the 1932 tour to Australia was marked before his leaving in April by various presentations - mostly monetary and gold items - from his club's directors, supporters and players. His return in September was lauded by the town council, who had organised a civic reception in his honour.
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Atkinson married Winifred Dix on 16 November 1932. He took ownership of the Keel Inn, Castleford, around the same time. In 1937, he and his wife faced several charges after a police raid at the pub in August found them selling alcoholic drinks outside licensed hours. She was fined and the charges
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against Australia (three matches in 1929-30, another three in 1932, followed by one in 1933 and another in 1936), as well as three matches against New Zealand in 1932. He was also named in the England team to face Wales on 1 February 1936.
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I have enjoyed every minute of my first Test. Different altogether from a club game. You've got to be at it right from the first to the last - there are no quiet spells. But it has been the best game I've ever played
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In 1938, Atkinson. who occasionally also played cricket, stood unsuccessfully as an independent candidate in elections for Castleford council. He was placed fourth out of five in the Wheldale ward, behind three
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in the 12-25 defeat by Australia at Wakefield Trinity's stadium on 20 November 1929, the 9-3 victory over Cumberland at Huddersfield's stadium on 22 January 1930, the 6-13 defeat by Glamorgan & Monmouth at
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In August 1928 his request to be put on the transfer list was granted. He was still at the club a year later when the decision was made to sign his 18-year-old brother, Joseph.
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Some believe Atkinson holds the world record for a goal kick in any form of rugby because he kicked a penalty from 75 yards (69 m) in the 20-10 victory over
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Arthur Atkinson, who was 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall, said he had not seen a rugby ball until the age of 17. He was introduced to the sport by
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Atkinson was unable to play in his 1934 benefit match due to a leg injury received in the preceding game. Around 7000 people attended the event.
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for a while before becoming the regular full-back for three seasons. His switch to what became his regular position as a
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in 1929 and 1930, against Wales in 1931 and 1932, against Australia in 1933 and against France in 1936. He also won
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in January 1939, which eventually resulted in him needing an operation to remove cartilage in March of that year.
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Playing as captain at right-centre, Atkinson scored a conversion in Castleford's 11-8 victory over
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in December 1940. His 431 appearances for Castleford, mean that he is joint-second (along with
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Atkinson was Castleford's captain from around 1930. Under his leadership, the club won the
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and the other as full-back. When Castleford became a professional club for the following
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Atkinson signed for Castleford as a junior player in August 1925 and was given Β£5.
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came shortly before he was first selected for a representative side in 1929.
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Kennedy, Edward (22 March 1986). "'Kid' one match from Wembley".
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Atkinson said after his first Test experience, in November 1929,
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arranged to carry regular weekly reports provided by Atkinson,
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against him were dismissed provided that he paid court costs.
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Former GB & England international rugby league footballer
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on 26 October 1929. However, England and Cumberland forward
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for Atkinson, who was in his tenth season at the club.
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kicked a penalty goal 77.75 yards (71.09 m) for
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They won the same competition in the 2278:England national rugby league team players 2027: 2013: 2005: 1823: 1809: 1801: 1620: 1606: 1598: 1445: 1431: 1423: 1020: 1018: 851:. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017 34: 27: 2298:Royal Air Force personnel of World War II 1642:1932 Australia & New Zealand tourists 1213:"Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk" 441:(5 April 1906 – 1963), also known by the 19:For other people with the same name, see 1846:1936 tour to Australia & New Zealand 874:"England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk" 840: 811: 1375:Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 1345:Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 1285:Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 1087:Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 1072:Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 1027:Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 849:"Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org" 393: 1392:Smart, David; Howard, Andrew (2000). 693:in the 20-35 defeat by Cumberland at 7: 2308:Rugby league players from Castleford 2313:Yorkshire rugby league team players 1463:1934–35 Challenge Cup Final winners 1238:"Afterthoughts on the Great Test". 1055:"Atkinson Out For Rest Of Season". 453:footballer who played, mostly as a 248: 143: 768:during the 1936 Australasia tour. 602:in February 1934 was designated a 14: 1298:"Castleford Footballer's Bride". 795:List of Castleford Tigers players 98:14 st 4 lb (91 kg) 90:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 1832: 1629: 1287:. 26 September 1932. p. 15. 1160:. 17 September 1935. p. 11. 1131:"Huddersfield 8 - 11 Castleford" 660:, generally playing centre, for 1187:"Hall of Fame at castigers.com" 1089:. 19 February 1934. p. 16. 1074:. 15 February 1934. p. 18. 553:, when he played one half as a 1328:"Castleford Captain Charged". 1317:. 5 December 1932. p. 11. 1302:. 16 November 1932. p. 3. 1242:. 11 November 1929. p. 9. 1115:"A Game Played By Gentlemen". 1104:. 19 February 1934. p. 9. 1029:. 30 December 1940. p. 4. 668:on 15 April 1929, scoring one 449:, was an English professional 386: 253: 233: 148: 128: 1: 1347:. 28 October 1937. p. 5. 1332:. 27 October 1937. p. 9. 961:. 29 January 1936. p. 9. 957:"Cream of the Rugby League". 379: 365: 243: 238: 138: 133: 2283:English rugby league players 1313:""International" landlord". 1011:. 23 August 1929. p. 9. 996:. 23 August 1928. p. 9. 981:. 20 March 1936. p. 12. 372: 75:1963 (aged 56–57) 1992:Mr R. 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Index

Arthur Atkinson

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Castleford
Centre
Castleford
Castleford
Yorkshire
England
Great Britain
Halifax RLFC
nickname
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centre
Great Britain
England
Yorkshire
Castleford
captain
St. Helens
Knowsley Road ground
Martin Hodgson
Swinton
Rochdale Hornets
Athletic Grounds
Rochdale
William Asquith
Walter Smith
Rugby League Council
A-Team

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