Ezra Sidwell

Ezra Sidwell (second ¼ 1885^[1] – fourth ¼ 1949)^[2] was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity, as a centre or scrum-half.^[3]

Ezra Sidwell

Personal information
Full name	Ezra Sidwell
Born	second ¼ 1885 Wakefield district, England
Died	fourth ¼ 1949 (aged 64) Wakefield district, England
Playing information
Position	Centre, Scrum-half
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1904–11/12 Wakefield Trinity 165 47 9 0 159

Background

Ezra Sidwell's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and his death aged 64 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.^{[citation needed]}

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ezra Sidwell played at centre, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587.^[4]

County Cup Final appearances

Ezra Sidwell played scrum-half in Wakefield Trinity's 8-2 victory over Huddersfield in the 1910 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1910–11 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 3 December 1910.^{[citation needed]}

Notable tour matches

Ezra Sidwell played at centre, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 19 December 1908.^{[citation needed]}

Club career

Ezra Sidwell made his début for Wakefield Trinity during December 1904.^{[citation needed]}