Albert Atkinson

For other people named Albert Atkinson, see Albert Atkinson (disambiguation).

Albert Atkinson (21 May 1910 – 1 April 1953) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Halifax as a loose forward.

Albert Atkinson

Personal information
Full name	Albert Atkinson
Born	21 May 1910 Fothergill, Cumberland, England
Died	1 April 1953(1953-04-01) (aged 42) Halifax, England
Playing information
Position	Loose forward
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1928–36 Halifax 188 33 2 0 103
Source: [1]

Background

Atkinson was born in Fothergill, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 43 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.^[2][3]

Playing career

Halifax

Albert Atkinson signed for Halifax aged-18.^[4]

Atkinson played loose forward in Halifax's 22-8 victory over York in the 1930–31 Challenge Cup Final during the 1930–31 League season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1931, in front of a crowd of 40,368. A native of Fothergill, Atkinson became the first Cumbrian-born player to appear at Wembley.^[4]