Arthur Haigh

Arthur Haigh (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 6), as a second-row, i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.[3]

For the English classical scholar, see Arthur Elam Haigh.

Arthur Haigh
Personal information
Full nameArthur Haigh
Bornunknown
Methley, Leeds or Featherstone, Wakefield, England
Diedunknown
Playing information
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)[1] or 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Weight12 st 8 lb (80 kg)[1] or 12 st 0 lb (76 kg)[2]
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1921–29/30 Featherstone Rovers 215 26 0 0 78

Playing career

Arthur Haigh was born in Methley, Leeds[1] or Featherstone, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[2]

Playing career

Haigh made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 27 August 1921, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1929–30 season.[4]

County Cup Final appearances

Haigh played right-second-row, i.e. number 12, in Featherstone Rovers' 0-5 defeat by Leeds in the 1928 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 24 November 1928.

Testimonial match

Haigh's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Jimmy Williams, took place during the 1928–29 season.

References
  1. "Featherstone Rovers". Athletic News. 15 August 1927.
  2. "Featherstone Rovers". Athletic News. 12 August 1929.
  3. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  4. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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