Edward Owen (rugby)

Edward James Owen (fourth ¼ 1903[1] – death unknown) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Crumlin RFC, and club level rugby league (RL) for Leeds and York, as a fullback, i.e. number 1.

Edward James Owen
Ogden's Cigarette card featuring Edward James Owen
Personal information
Full nameEdward James Owen
Bornfourth ¼ 1903
Crumlin, Bedwellty district, Wales
Diedunknown
Playing information
Rugby union
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Crumlin RFC
Rugby league
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Leeds
York
Total 0 0 0 0 0

Background

Edward Owen was born in Crumlin, Wales, and his birth was registered in Bedwellty district, Wales.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Edward Owen played fullback in York's 8-22 defeat by Halifax in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368.[2]

Contemporaneous article extract

"E. J. Owen' York (Northern Rugby League.) E. J. Owen was born in Crumlin, and is proving his worth as a full back. He was discovered by Leeds officials, but the Headingley club with a great wealth of talent allowed him to go to York. He is a brilliant defensive player, and can kick with great power with either foot. He is also a great goalkeeper. Owen has been unfortunate in coming to hand when there were so many full backs of ability in the league. He was, however, selected as reserve to Sullivan for the Wales and England match in 1926." [3]

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References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 36 – 1930–31". Rugby Leaguer ISBN n/a
  3. Ogden's (circa-1926). Famous Rugby Players (Card 42 of 50). Ogden's. ISBN n/a
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