William Thomas (rugby league born c. 1885)

For other people of the same name, see William Thomas.
For the rugby union footballer of the 1880s for British Isles, Wales, Llandovery College, Cambridge University, London Welsh, Llanelli, see Willie Thomas. For the rugby union footballer of the 1890s for Wales, Oxford University, Newport, Barbarian F.C., see William Llewellyn Thomas. For the rugby league footballer of the 1930s for Wales, and York, see William Thomas (rugby league born c. 1905).
William Thomas
Personal information
Full name William Thomas
Nickname Willie
Born Wales
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1903–21 Salford 501 99 68 433
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911 Wales 1
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

William "Willie" Thomas was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s, playing at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Salford,[1] as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Playing career

International honours

Willie Thomas won a cap for Wales while at Salford in 1911.[2]

Championship final appearances

During Willie Thomas' time there was Salford's 5-3 victory over Huddersfield in the Championship final during the 1913–14 season.

References

  1. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

External links

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