Percy Holroyd

Percy Holroyd was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a stand-off.^[1] Percy Holroyd was possibly the first player local to Huddersfield be awarded some sort of benefit,^[3] his début was against Broughton Rangers on Saturday 8 November 1902, and nine seasons later, for his service to Huddersfield, he was presented with the sum of £50 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £18,850 in 2017).^[4]

Percy Holroyd

Personal information
Full name	Percy Holroyd
Born	Huddersfield
Playing information
Position	Stand-off
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1902–≥09 Huddersfield Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1909 England 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1][2]

Playing career

International honours

Percy Holroyd won a cap for England while at Huddersfield in 1909 against Wales.^[2]

County Cup Final appearances

Percy Holroyd played fullback, and scored two goals in Huddersfield's 21–0 victory over Batley in the 1909 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1909–10 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 27 November 1909.