Andrew Carmichael

Andrew "Andy" Carmichael (c. first ¼ 1902 – c. fourth ¼ 1963) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and middleweight professional boxer of the 1920s.[1] He played at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage №), and Hull F.C. (Heritage №), as a stand-off, or loose forward, i.e. number 6, or 13, in the era of contested scrums, he was a director of Hull F.C. from 1939 to 1946.

For the Scottish association footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, see Angus Carmichael.

Andrew Carmichael
Personal information
Full nameAndrew Carmichael
Bornc. first ¼ 1902
Kingston upon Hull district, England
Diedc. fourth ¼ 1963 (aged 61)
Holderness district, England
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1923–29 Hull Kingston Rovers 78 15 1 0 47
1929–39 Hull F.C.
Total 78 15 1 0 47

Background

Andrew Carmichael's birth was registered in Kingston upon Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was a fruit broker/importer on Humber Street, Kingston upon Hull c. 1938–c. 1946, he lived at 129 Porter Street, Kingston upon Hull c. 1925, he lived at Willerby Road, Kingston upon Hull c. 1946, and his death aged 61 was registered in Holderness district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Andrew Carmichael played loose forward in the Hull Kingston Rovers' 3–16 defeat by Oldham in the 1924–25 Challenge Cup Final during the 1924–25 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 25 April 1925, in front of a crowd of 28,335.[2][3]

Club career

Andrew Carmichael was transferred from Hull Kingston Rovers to Hull F.C. on 30 January 1929.[4]

References
  1. "Statistics at boxrec.com". boxrec.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 30 – 1924–25". Rugby Leaguer ISBN n/a
  3. Hoole, Les (1998). The Rugby League Challenge Cup – An Illustrated History. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-094-3
  4. "Sporting News". Hull Daily Mail. 30 January 1929.
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