Albert Akroyd

Albert William Akroyd^[a] (27 January 1890 – 8 August 1959) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Halifax, as a centre.^[4] Akroyd served in the Royal Navy during the First World War, from 1916–19.^[2]

Albert Akroyd

Personal information
Full name	Albert William Akroyd
Born	27 January 1890[1][2] Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Died	8 August 1959 (aged 69)[3] Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1911–22 Halifax 137 38 4 0 122 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1920–21 Yorkshire 2 0 0 0 0 1921 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [4][5][6]

Playing career

International honours

Ackroyd won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1921 against Wales.^[5]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ackroyd played at centre in Halifax's 0-13 defeat by Leigh in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.^{[citation needed]}

Post-retirement

Ackroyd retired in 1922.^[7] He served as assistant trainer for Halifax from 1931 to 1933.^[8][9]

He died in 1959 at St. John's Hospital in Halifax.^[3]

Notes

1. Sometimes spelled "Ackroyd" in contemporary sources.