Robert Wilson (rugby league)

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Robert James Wilson (c. 1878 – 6 February 1916) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Broughton Rangers.^[2]

Robert Wilson

Personal information
Full name	Robert James Wilson
Born	c. 1878 Carnforth, England
Died	6 February 1916 (aged 38)[1] Prestwich, England
Playing information
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1900–09 Broughton Rangers 256 141 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1901–07 Lancashire 16 1905 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]

Background

Bob Wilson was born in Carnforth, Lancashire. He died in February 1916, aged 38.^[4]

Playing career

Club career

Wilson was the top try scorer in the 1901–02 season.

Representative honours

Wilson won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1905 against Other Nationalities.^[3] Wilson also won caps for Lancashire while at Broughton Rangers.