About Albert Atkinson
Lived 1909 – 1953 (aged 43–44). Albert Atkinson was a British rugby league player.
Albert Atkinson (21 May 1910 – 1 April 1953) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Halifax as a .
Background Atkinson was born in Fothergill, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 43 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career Halifax Albert Atkinson signed for Halifax aged-18.
Atkinson played in Halifax's 22-8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 League season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368. A native of Fothergill, Atkinson became the first Cumbrian-born player to appear at Wembley.
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Who was Albert Atkinson?
English rugby league footballer
When was Albert Atkinson born?
Albert Atkinson was born in 1909 in Fothergill.
When did Albert Atkinson die?
Albert Atkinson died in 1953 in Halifax.
What was Albert Atkinson's occupation?
Albert Atkinson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Albert Atkinson?
Albert Atkinson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Atkinson. https://biography.guide/albert-atkinson/
MLA: "Albert Atkinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-atkinson/.
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