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Thomas Taylor

1911 – 1992

English professional rugby league footballer

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Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 80–81). Thomas Taylor was a British rugby league player.

Thomas Leslie Taylor (7 September 1911 – 22 November 1992) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, as a .

Playing career Club career Taylor played in Castleford's victories in the Yorkshire League during the 1932–33 season and 1938–39 season.

Taylor played at in Castleford's 11–8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1934–35 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.

Representative honours Taylor won a cap for England while at Castleford in 1945 against Wales.

Taylor won caps playing at for Yorkshire while at Castleford in the 16–5 victory over Lancashire at Widnes' stadium on 12 October 1935, the 16–16 draw with Lancashire at Swinton's stadium on 10 October 1945, and scoring 1-try in the 45–3 victory over Cumberland at Leeds' stadium on 31 October 1945.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1992
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Thomas Leslie Taylor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Taylor?

English professional rugby league footballer

When was Thomas Taylor born?

Thomas Taylor was born on 7 September 1911 in Fitzwilliam.

When did Thomas Taylor die?

Thomas Taylor died in 1992.

What was Thomas Taylor's occupation?

Thomas Taylor was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Thomas Taylor?

Thomas Taylor was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Taylor

· Wikidata: Q7794383

· DBpedia: Tommy Taylor (rugby league)

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