About Ernest Woodhead
Lived 1857 – 1944 (aged 87). Ernest Woodhead was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Ernest Woodhead (2 February 1857 – 10 June 1944 ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Huddersfield was a rugby union club.
Background Ernie Woodhead was born in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, he was the son of Joseph Woodhead, Liberal Party Member of parliament for Spen Valley, he died aged 87 in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire.
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Who was Ernest Woodhead?
English rugby union player
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Ernest Woodhead was born on 2 February 1857 in Huddersfield.
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Ernest Woodhead died on 10 June 1944 in Huddersfield.
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Ernest Woodhead was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
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Ernest Woodhead was British.
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