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Arthur Atkinson (rugby league)
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Arthur "Artie" 'Bruss' Atkinson is an English
former professional rugby league
footballer of the 1920s, '30s and '40s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
, England
, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford
, playing at , i.e. number 3 or 4.
Arthur Atkinson holds the world record for a goal kick in any form of rugby, he kicked a Penalty from 75 Yards at St. Helens on 29 October 1929, a record that still stands today!
while at Castleford in 1929 against Other Nations, in 1930 against Other Nations, in 1931 against Wales, in 1932 against Wales, in 1933 against Australia, in 1936 against France, and won caps for Great Britain
while at Castleford in 1929-30 against Australia (3 matches), in 1932 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (3 matches), in 1933 against Australia, and in 1936 against Australia.
in Castleford
's 11-8 victory over Huddersfield
in the 1935 Challenge Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on 4 May 1935.
Hall Of Fame Inductee.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former professional rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer of the 1920s, '30s and '40s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
, playing at , i.e. number 3 or 4.
Arthur Atkinson holds the world record for a goal kick in any form of rugby, he kicked a Penalty from 75 Yards at St. Helens on 29 October 1929, a record that still stands today!
International honours
Artie Atkinson won caps for EnglandEngland national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
while at Castleford in 1929 against Other Nations, in 1930 against Other Nations, in 1931 against Wales, in 1932 against Wales, in 1933 against Australia, in 1936 against France, and won caps for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
while at Castleford in 1929-30 against Australia (3 matches), in 1932 against Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand (3 matches), in 1933 against Australia, and in 1936 against Australia.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Artie Atkinson played , i.e. number 3, and was captainCaptain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
in Castleford
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
's 11-8 victory over Huddersfield
Huddersfield Giants
Huddersfield Giants are a professional rugby league club from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire who play in the European Super League competition. They play their home games at the Galpharm Stadium which is shared with Huddersfield Town F.C....
in the 1935 Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final at Wembley Stadium on 4 May 1935.
Honoured at Castleford Tigers
Artie Atkinson is a TigersCastleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
Hall Of Fame Inductee.