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Ezra Sidwell

1885 – 1949

English rugby league footballer

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About Ezra Sidwell

Lived 1885 – 1949 (aged 63–64). Ezra Sidwell was a rugby league player.

Ezra Sidwell (second ¼ 1885 – fourth ¼ 1949) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity, as a or .

Background Ezra Sidwell's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and his death aged 64 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances Ezra Sidwell played at , and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587.

County Cup Final appearances Ezra Sidwell played in Wakefield Trinity's 8-2 victory over Huddersfield in the 1910 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1910–11 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 3 December 1910.

Notable tour matches Ezra Sidwell played at , and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 19 December 1908.

Club career Ezra Sidwell made his début for Wakefield Trinity during December 1904.

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Important facts

Born
1885, Wakefield
Birth century
Died
1949, Wakefield
Occupation

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ezra Sidwell?

English rugby league footballer

When was Ezra Sidwell born?

Ezra Sidwell was born in 1885 in Wakefield.

When did Ezra Sidwell die?

Ezra Sidwell died in 1949 in Wakefield.

What was Ezra Sidwell's occupation?

Ezra Sidwell was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ezra Sidwell

· Wikidata: Q15997850

· DBpedia: Ezra Sidwell

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