About Jack Cunliffe
Lived 1921 – 1973 (aged 51). Jack Cunliffe was a British rugby league player.
Jack Cunliffe (3 March 1921 – 5 February 1973) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England as a utility Back, e.g. or . and played , and scored 2-goals in the 13-9 victory over Workington Town in the 1957–58 Challenge Cup Final during the 1957–58 season Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1958.
County League appearances Jack Cunliffe played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire League during the 1945–46 season, 1946–47 season, 1949–50 season, 1951–52 season and 1958–59 season.
County Cup Final appearances Jack Cunliffe played right- in Wigan's 20-7 victory over Leigh in the 1949–50 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1949–50 season at Wilderspool Stadium on Saturday 29 October 1949, played , and scored a try in the 28-5 victory over Warrington in the 1950–51 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1950–51 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 4 November 1950, played in the 14-6 victory over Leigh in the 1951–52 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 27 October 1951, played in the 8-16 defeat by St. Helens in the 1953–54 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 24 October 1953, and played , and scored a goal in the 8-13 defeat by Oldham in the 1957–58 Lancashire CupFinal during the 1957–58 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 19 October 1957.
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Who was Jack Cunliffe?
English rugby league footballer (1921-1973)
When was Jack Cunliffe born?
Jack Cunliffe was born on 3 March 1921 in Wigan.
When did Jack Cunliffe die?
Jack Cunliffe died on 5 February 1973 in Wigan.
What was Jack Cunliffe's occupation?
Jack Cunliffe was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Jack Cunliffe?
Jack Cunliffe was British.
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