About Harold Ellerington
Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 73–74). Harold Ellerington was a British rugby league player.
Harold Ellerington ( – 1986), also known by the nickname of "Elmo", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-Test matches), England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull F.C., as a or ,
Background His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career Championship final appearances Ellerington was away on the 1936 Great Britain Lions tour, and so didn't play in Hull F.C.'s 21–2 victory over Widnes in the Rugby Football League Championship Final during the 1935–36 season, he received a winners medal for his 31-appearances that season.
County Cup Final appearances Ellerington played , was captain and man of the match in Hull F.C.'s 10–18 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1938–39 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938, in front of a crowd of 28,714.
Representative honours Ellerington won caps for England while at Hull in 1938 against France, and in 1939 against France.
Ellerington was selected for Great Britain while at Hull for the 1936 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, he was the understudy at to Harry Beverley on the tour, and he played in 11 of the non-Test matches.
Ellerington represented Yorkshire while at Hull.
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Who was Harold Ellerington?
English rugby league footballer (1912–1986)
When was Harold Ellerington born?
Harold Ellerington was born in 1912 in Sculcoates.
When did Harold Ellerington die?
Harold Ellerington died in 1986.
What was Harold Ellerington's occupation?
Harold Ellerington was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Harold Ellerington?
Harold Ellerington was British.
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