Tony Thomas (rugby league)
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Tony Thomas is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 659), and Castleford (Heritage No. 506), as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.[1][2][3]
Playing career[edit]
Tony Thomas made his début for Wakefield Trinity during October 1959, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1966–67 season.
Challenge Cup Final appearances[edit]
Tony Thomas played left-centre, i.e. number 4, in Castleford's 11-6 victory over Salford in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final during the 1968–69 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 17 May 1969, in front of a crowd of 97,939,[4] and played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in the 7-2 victory over Wigan in the 1970 Challenge Cup Final during the 1969–70 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1970, in front of a crowd of 95,255.[5]
County Cup Final appearances[edit]
Tony Thomas played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Wakefield Trinity's 18-2 victory over Leeds in the 1964 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 31 October 1964, and played left-centre, i.e. number 4, in Castleford's 11-22 defeat by Leeds in the 1968 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1968–69 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 19 October 1968.[citation needed]
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances[edit]
Tony Thomas played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Castleford's 8-5 victory over Leigh in the 1967 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 16 January 1968.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
- ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Sat 17th May 1969 - Challenge Cup - Neutral Ground - 97,939". thecastlefordtigers. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Sat 9th May 1970 - Challenge Cup - Neutral Ground - 95,255". thecastlefordtigers. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.