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Ron Ryder

1922 – 1993

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1922 – 1993 (aged 70–71). Ron Ryder was a British rugby league player.

Ronald Joseph Ryder (29 June 1922 – 17 August 1993) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Warrington as a .

Ryder played at in Warrington's 19-0 victory over Widnes in the 1950 Challenge Cup Final during the 1949–50 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 6 May 1950, in front of a crowd of 94,249, and played at in Warrington's 8-4 victory over Halifax in the 1954 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1953–54 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 May 1954, in front of a record crowd of 102,575 or more.

Ryder had not played in the previous 4-4 draw with Halifax in the 1954 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a crowd of 81,841, Arnold Stevens had played at in this match.

International honours Ryder won a cap for England while at Warrington in 1952 against Other Nationalities, and won a cap for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1952 against Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ron Ryder?

English rugby league footballer

When was Ron Ryder born?

Ron Ryder was born on 29 June 1922.

When did Ron Ryder die?

Ron Ryder died in 1993.

What was Ron Ryder's occupation?

Ron Ryder was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Ron Ryder?

Ron Ryder was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ron Ryder

· Wikidata: Q7364344

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