Joe Lyman

Joseph Lyman ( – 1976) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s, and coached in the 1930s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (who were a "junior" club at the time), and Dewsbury (captain from the 1925–26 season). A goal-kicker, he initially played in the backs, and later as a forward including , and coached at club level for Batley and Dewsbury.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances Joe Lyman played , and was captain in Dewsbury's 2–13 defeat by Wigan in the 1929 Challenge Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1929, in front of a crowd of 41,000.

Career records Joe Lyman holds Dewsbury's "Most Career Appearances" record with 454 appearances, and "Most Career Tries" record with 144 tries.

Coaching career Club career Joe Lyman was the coach of Batley from July 1931 to November 1934.

Genealogical information Joe Lyman was the brother of the rugby league footballer who played for Batley; Jim Lyman.