Barry Simms

Barry Simms (c. 1939) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds, as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.

Barry Simms
Personal information
Full nameBarry Simms
Bornc. 1939 (age 80–81)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1958–≥62 Leeds
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1962 Great Britain 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Playing career

International honours

Barry Simms won a cap for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1962 against France.[1]

Championship Final appearances

Barry Simms played hooker in Leeds' 25-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1960–61 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 20 May 1961, in front of a crowd of 52,177.[2]

County Cup Final appearances

Barry Simms played hooker in Leeds' 24-20 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1958 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958, and played hooker in the 9-19 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1961 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1961–62 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 11 November 1961.

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References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "1961–1970: The Holy Grail is captured". therhinos.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 16 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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