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Brian Shaw

1931 – 2011

English rugby league footballer

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About Brian Shaw

Lived 1931 – 2011 (aged 79–80). Brian Shaw was a British rugby league player.

Brian Shaw (1931 – 13 February 2011) was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, Rugby League XIII and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hunslet and Leeds, as a , or .

Shaw played in Hunslet's 22-44 defeat by St. Helens in the Championship Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 16 May 1959, and played 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.

International honours Shaw won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1956 against Australia (2 matches), in 1960 against France, Australia, France, and in 1961 against France.

Shaw played , in last two of Great Britain's three 1960 Rugby League World Cup matches, including Great Britain's 10-3 victory over Australia to win the 1960 Rugby League World Cup at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Tuesday 8 November 1960.

Shaw played for Rugby League XIII while at Hunslet in the 8-26 defeat by France on Saturday 22 November 1958 at Knowsley Road, St. Helens.

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1931, Leeds
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian Shaw?

English rugby league footballer

When was Brian Shaw born?

Brian Shaw was born in 1931 in Leeds.

When did Brian Shaw die?

Brian Shaw died on 13 February 2011 in Leeds.

What was Brian Shaw's occupation?

Brian Shaw was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Brian Shaw?

Brian Shaw was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian Shaw

· Wikidata: Q4965268

· DBpedia: Brian Shaw (rugby league)

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