About Patrick Tunney
Lived 1872 – 1949 (aged 77). Patrick Tunney was a British rugby league player.
Patrick Tunney (1 February 1872 – 28 November 1949) was an Irish born, English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Salford, as a forward.
International honours Tunney won a cap for England, he played as a forward in the 3–9 defeat by Other Nationalities at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.
Tunney won 18 caps playing for Lancashire.
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Who was Patrick Tunney?
English rugby league footballer
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Patrick Tunney was born on 1 February 1872.
When did Patrick Tunney die?
Patrick Tunney died on 28 November 1949.
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Patrick Tunney was a rugby league player.
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Patrick Tunney was British.
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