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Robert Sloman

1898 – 1970

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 71–72). Robert Sloman was a British rugby league player.

Robert Sloman (c. 1898 – December 1970) was an English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played club level rugby union (RU) or Plymouth Albion, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Oldham (captain), as a . and he died aged 72 in Plymouth, Devon, England

Playing career Championship final appearances Sloman played at in Oldham's 2–13 defeat by Wigan in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922, in front of a crowd of 26,700.

County League appearances Sloman played in Oldham's victory in the Lancashire League during the 1921–22 season. played at in the 16–3 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1924–25 Challenge Cup Final during the 1924–25 season at Headingley, Leeds, in front of a crowd of 41,831, played at in the 3–9 defeat by Swinton in the 1925–26 Challenge Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at Athletic Grounds, Rochdale, in front of a crowd of 28,500, and played at , and scored a try in the 26–7 victory over Swinton in the 1926–27 Challenge Cup Final during the 1926–27 season at Central Park, Wigan, in front of a crowd of 27,800.

County Cup Final appearances Sloman played at in Oldham's 10–0 victory over St Helens Recs in the 1924 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1924–25 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 22 November 1924, in front of a crowd of 15,000.

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Important facts

Born
1898, Plymouth
Birth century
Died
1970, Plymouth
Occupation
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Sloman?

English rugby league footballer

When was Robert Sloman born?

Robert Sloman was born in 1898 in Plymouth.

When did Robert Sloman die?

Robert Sloman died in 1970 in Plymouth.

What was Robert Sloman's occupation?

Robert Sloman was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Robert Sloman?

Robert Sloman was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Sloman

· Wikidata: Q7349845

· DBpedia: Bob Sloman

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