About Percy Holroyd
Percy Holroyd was a British rugby league player.
Percy Holroyd was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a . his début was against Broughton Rangers on Saturday 8 November 1902, and nine seasons later, for his service to Huddersfield, he was presented with the sum of £50 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £18,850 in 2017).
Playing career Club career Holroyd played , and scored two goals in Huddersfield's 21–0 victory over Batley in the 1909 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1909–10 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 27 November 1909.
International honours Holroyd won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in 1909 against Wales.
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Who was Percy Holroyd?
English rugby league footballer
When was Percy Holroyd born?
Percy Holroyd was born in Huddersfield.
What was Percy Holroyd's occupation?
Percy Holroyd was a rugby league player.
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Percy Holroyd was British.
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