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Heritage Numbers 401 to 500 announced

28 March 2012

Warrington Wolves are proud to announce the fifth batch of one hundred players and their Heritage Numbers.  
The players have been placed in chronological order, starting with the 15 Wirepullers who took to the field against Hunslet for their first match under Northern Union rules, in September 1895. 

This batch of one hundred players is made up of players who made their debuts between February 1935 and November 1948.  It includes many players whose careers were shortened because of the Second World War.

There are many players who were part of some of Warrington’s greatest triumphs including seven members of the Warrington Hall of Fame, Harold Palin (414), Albert Johnson (434), Gerry Helme (457), Bob Ryan (467), Brian Bevan (470), Jim Featherstone (473) and Harry Bath (493).  

The return of Harold Palin to Warrington in 1947 as captain saw a remarkable turnaround in the Club’s fortunes.  He led the team to their first Championship in 1948.

Albert Johnson possessed the finest sidestep of any Warrington winger.  He was the Club’s only selection for the 1946 Great Britain tour of Australia.

Double Lance Todd Trophy winner Gerry Helme was Warrington greatest ever scrum half and he won it all including World Cup, Championship and Challenge Cup winners medals.  He won 12 Great Britain Caps and toured Australia.
 
Bob Ryan and Jim Featherstone were two second row forward whose selection for the 1950 Tour of Australia cause them to miss Warrington’s Wembley triumph over Widnes.  Both did win numerous international caps and medals in their illustrious careers.

There is nothing more to say about Brian Bevan (470), he simply was the greatest try scorer in rugby league history, 740 tries for Warrington in 620 appearances.

Harry Bath was a legend in both England and Australia.  He won every honour in a ten year career at Wilderspool.  Whilst back in Australia he was a fearsome forward who became a great coach.

This list also includes Great Britain internationals Billy Belshaw (426) and Albert Pimblett (490).

Frank Cueto (418) died during the Second World War when his fighter plane went down in the English Channel. 

Click link below to view full details of players 401 to 500
http://www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves-heritage-401-to-500-5162



Heritage Numbers 301 to 400 announced

21 March 2012

Warrington Wolves are proud to announce the fourth batch of one hundred players and their Heritage Numbers.
  
The players have been placed in chronological order, starting with the 15 Wirepullers who took to the field against Hunslet for their first match under Northern Union rules, in September 1895. 
 
This batch of one hundred players is made up of players who made their debuts between September 1924 and January 1935 and includes six members of the Warrington Hall of Fame, Jack “Cod” Miller (328), Tommy Thompson (336), Billy Holding (344), Billy Dingsdale (351), Bill Shankland (369) and Jack Arkwright (394).  
Jack Miller nicknamed “Cod” because he was a door-to-door fresh fish salesman, he went on to be the longest serving forward at the club, with over 500 appearances.  He played in six Tests for Great Britain, and was selected to Tour in 1936.

The 21st December 1929 was a red letter day for Tommy Thompson as he almost single handedly beat the touring Australians, scoring ALL 17 points with three tries and four goals, in a 17-8 victory,  He also set a new Warrington record with SIX tries on the wing in a match against Bradford Northern, despite being carried off hurt.

Billy Holding was the first Warrington player to kick 100 goals in a season.  He remains the third highest goal kicker in Warrington’s history with 834 goals.

Billy Dingsdale went on to form a deadly centre partnership with Australian, Bill Shankland, and had the honour of scoring Warrington’s first ever points at Wembley, with a try in 1933.  Dingsdale’s displays earned him three Tests for Great Britain against Australia, and selection for the 1932 Tour.

Probably the greatest sportsman who ever played for the club, Shankland was born in Sydney.  He boxed and swam for Australia, was good on the track, a fine cricketer and rugby union fly half!  He toured with the 1929 Kangaroos.  After he retired from Warrington he became a golfer who finished in the top three at the British Open three times.  

At 6ft 3 in and 16 stone Jack Arkwright would not take a backward step, and had the dubious honour of being sent off twice in the same game, playing for Great Britain on Tour in 1936...when the going gets tough...the tough get going!.

This list also includes Great Britain internationals Tommy Blinkhorn (354) and Nat Bentham (360).

Rex King (392) led the New Zealand tourists to England in 1939 when War broke out and the tour was cancelled.  He stayed in Europe fighting for the Allies and in 1941 he was awarded the Military Cross for bravery. 

Click link below to view full details of players 301 to 400
http://www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves-heritage-301-to-400-5129



Heritage Numbers 201 to 300 announced

14 March 2012

Warrington Wolves proudly announce the third one hundred players and their Heritage Numbers.  

The players have been placed in chronological order, starting with the 15 Wirepullers who took to the field against Hunslet for their first match under Northern Union rules, in September 1895.  

This batch of one hundred players is made up of players who made their debuts between October 1913 and February 1924 and includes one member of the Warrington Hall of Fame, Billy Cunliffe (211).  

Billy Cunliffe was a skillful prop who was rough, tough and ruthless.  He won 11 Great Britain caps, 10 England caps and made 19 appearances for Lancashire.  He was the first Warrington player to be chosen for two tours of Australia and New Zealand, in 1920 and 1924.  He formed part of a formidable British front row with club colleague Arthur Skelhorn and Leigh hooker Cartwright, that finished on the losing side only once in seven Test matches.

Billy played 438 matches for Warrington and his brother Tom (213) made 324 appearances.

Alf Peacock (237) the club’s first recognised hooker and Frank Williams (271) also made over 300 appearances for Warrington.

Many of these players served their King and country during the First World War.  Sadly many were injured and a few lost their lives.

Click link below to view full details of players 201 to 300
http://www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves-heritage-201-to-300-5112



Heritage Numbers 101 to 200 announced

08 March 2012

Warrington Wolves proudly announce the second one hundred players and their Heritage Numbers.

The players have been placed in chronological order, starting with the 15 Wirepullers who took to the field against Hunslet for their first match under Northern Union rules, in September 1895.
 
This batch of one hundred players includes five members of the Warrington Hall of Fame, Ernie Brookes (101), George Thomas (111), Frank Shugars (122), Arthur Skelhorn (176) and Jim Tranter (184)

Click link below to view full details of players 101 to 200
http://www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves-heritage-101-to-200-5090



Heritage Numbers announced

01 march 2012

Warrington Wolves successfully launched their Player Heritage Numbers in their round 3 fixture at Huddersfield, the birthplace of Rugby League.


The players have been placed in chronological order, starting with the 15 Wirepullers who took to the field against Hunslet for their first match under Northern Union rules, in September 1895.


Click link below to view full details of first 100 players

http://www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves-heritage-1-to-100-5059