Wilf Pearson

Wilf Pearson was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (captain) (Heritage № 154).[1]

Wilf Pearson
Personal information
Full nameWilf Pearson
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1937–43/44 Featherstone Rovers 155 14 0 0 42

Playing career

Pearson made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 2 October 1937.[2]

County Cup Final appearances

Pearson played left-second-row, i.e. number 11, in Featherstone Rovers' 12-9 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1939–40 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1939–40 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 June 1940.

Testimonial match

Pearson's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1940–41 season.

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References

  1. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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