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Hudson Irving

1912 – 1947

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1912 – 1947 (aged 34). Hudson Irving was a British rugby league player.

Hudson Irving (12 September 1912 – 12 April 1947) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, Cumberland and Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax, as a .

Representative honours Irving won caps for England while at Halifax in 1938 against Wales, in 1940 against Wales, in 1941 against Wales, and in 1943 against Wales.

Irving won caps for Cumberland and Yorkshire while at Halifax.

Other notable matches Hudson Irving played right- for a Rugby League XIII against Northern Command XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.

Death On Saturday 12 April 1947 at a match between Halifax and Dewsbury, at Thrum Hall, Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he suffered a heart attack, and he died aged 34. His funeral took place at Maryport cemetery.

Honoured at Halifax Hudson Irving is a Halifax Hall Of Fame Inductee.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hudson Irving?

English rugby league footballer

When was Hudson Irving born?

Hudson Irving was born on 12 September 1912 in Cockermouth.

When did Hudson Irving die?

Hudson Irving died on 12 April 1947 in Halifax.

What was Hudson Irving's occupation?

Hudson Irving was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Hudson Irving?

Hudson Irving was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hudson Irving

· Wikidata: Q15997504

· DBpedia: Hudson Irving

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