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Bob Ryan

1923 – 2009

English rugby league footballer

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About Bob Ryan

Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 85–86). Bob Ryan was a British rugby league player.

Robert Ryan (1923 – 25 October 2009) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Triangle Valve ARLFC and Warrington, as a , or .

Challenge Cup Final appearances Ryan played in Warrington's 4–4 draw with Halifax in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a crowd of 81,841, and played in the 8–4 victory over Halifax in the 1953–54 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1953–54 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 May 1954, in front of a record crowd of 102,575 or more.

County Cup Final appearances Ryan played at in Warrington's 5–28 defeat by Wigan in the 1950–51 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1950–51 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 4 November 1950.

Club career Ryan made his début for Warrington on Saturday, 6 October 1945, and he played his last match for Warrington on Saturday, 8 March 1958.

Honoured at Warrington Wolves Bob Ryan is a Warrington Wolves Hall of Fame inductee.

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1923, Wigan
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Ryan?

English rugby league footballer

When was Bob Ryan born?

Bob Ryan was born in 1923 in Wigan.

When did Bob Ryan die?

Bob Ryan died on 1 October 2009.

What was Bob Ryan's occupation?

Bob Ryan was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Bob Ryan?

Bob Ryan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Ryan

· Wikidata: Q4933857

· DBpedia: Bob Ryan (rugby league)

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