About Edgar Wilkinson
Lived 1863 – 1896 (aged 32). Edgar Wilkinson was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Edgar Wilkinson (birth registered October→December 1863 — 27 August 1896 ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Bradford FC, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.
Background Edgar Wilkinson was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 32 in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Playing career Edgar Wilkinson won caps for England while at Bradford FC in 1886 against Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, in 1887 Wales, and Scotland.
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Who was Edgar Wilkinson?
English rugby union footballer
When was Edgar Wilkinson born?
Edgar Wilkinson was born on 27 October 1863.
When did Edgar Wilkinson die?
Edgar Wilkinson died on 27 August 1896.
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Edgar Wilkinson was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
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Edgar Wilkinson was British.
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