Harry Gifford (rugby league)
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| Full name | Henry Gifford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1884 Kirkby-in-Furness, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 January 1952 (aged 67)[1] Ulverston, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Henry "Harry" Gifford (1884 – 1952) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Ulverston Hornets,[1] and Barrow. His preferred position was at fullback.[2]
Background
Harry Gifford was born in Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, and his death aged 67 was registered in Ulverston district, Lancashire, England.
Playing career
Club career
Harry Gifford was transferred from Ulverston Hornets to Barrow during August 1901 for one guinea, i.e. one pound, and one shilling (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £400.10 in 2017),[4] he played his last match for Barrow in the 4-52 defeat by Wigan at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 21 October 1922.[5]
Representative honours
Harry Gifford won caps for England while at Barrow in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches), and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1908-9 against Australia (2 matches).
Harry Gifford won caps for Lancashire while at Barrow.
Honoured at Barrow Raiders
Harry Gifford is a Barrow Raiders Hall of Fame inductee,[6] his commemorative plaque is displayed in the Barrow Raiders boardroom.[5]
References
- ^ "Harry Gifford, man who cost Barrow Rugby Club 20/-, is dead". North-Western Evening Mail. 2 January 1952. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: Harry Gifford". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Measuring Worth – Relative Value of UK Pounds". Measuring Worth. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ a b "The History of Ulverston Amateur Rugby League Football Club". barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Hall of Fame at barrowrlfc.com". barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2012.