About Joe Richardson
Lived 1879 – 1904 (aged 24–25). Joe Richardson was an athlete.
Joseph Richardson ( – 19 November 1904) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for Cheshire, and at club level for Runcorn RFC, as a or .
Background Joe Richardson's birth was registered in Runcorn district, Cheshire. He was taken ill while travelling by train to play Hull F.C. at The Boulevard, Kingston upon Hull on Saturday 5 November 1904, and died two weeks later from pleurisy and pneumonia.
Playing career County honours Joe Richardson won cap(s) for Cheshire while at Runcorn RFC, including; the 3-0 victory over Lancashire at Canal Street, Runcorn on Wednesday 26 October 1904.
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Who was Joe Richardson?
English rugby league footballer
When was Joe Richardson born?
Joe Richardson was born in 1879 in Runcorn.
When did Joe Richardson die?
Joe Richardson died on 19 November 1904 in Runcorn.
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Joe Richardson was an athlete.
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· DBpedia: Joe Richardson (rugby league)
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