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Gwyn Parker

1907 – 1995

Rugby league footballer

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About Gwyn Parker

Lived 1907 – 1995 (aged 87). Gwyn Parker was a rugby league player.

Gwyn Parker (1907 – 1995) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, as a or . He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Huddersfield, Leeds, Keighley, Rochdale Hornets, and York.

Playing career Club career Parker grew up in Cwmafan, Wales, and represented the Welsh Schools team in rugby union. He went on to play for Neath before moving to England in 1927 to play rugby league for Huddersfield.

At Huddersfield, he was part of the team that won the league championship in 1928–29 and 1929–30, and helped the club win the 1931–32 Yorkshire Cup. he moved to Leeds in January 1934 for a fee of £400. He helped Leeds win the 1934–35 and 1935–36 Yorkshire Cup,

In 1937, he joined Keighley, and played in the 1937 Challenge Cup final defeat against Widnes. He moved to York in 1938 before finishing his career with Rochdale Hornets.

Representative honours Parker won four caps for Wales between 1928 and 1935. He also represented Glamorgan & Monmouthshire in the County Championship.

Personal life Gwyn Parker's older brother, Tommy Parker, was also a rugby league player.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gwyn Parker?

rugby league footballer

When was Gwyn Parker born?

Gwyn Parker was born on 7 December 1907.

When did Gwyn Parker die?

Gwyn Parker died on 14 January 1995.

What was Gwyn Parker's occupation?

Gwyn Parker was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gwyn Parker

· Wikidata: Q116501512

· DBpedia: Gwyn Parker

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