Derrick Harrison

Derrick Harrison (12 December 1929[1] – 23 December 1967[2]) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 605), and Batley, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

For other people with the same name, see Derek Harrison.

Derrick Harrison
Personal information
Born12 December 1929
Wakefield, England
Died23 December 1967 (aged 38)
Wakefield, England
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Jan 1953–59/60 Wakefield Trinity 154 20 60
1959–1961 Batley 82 3 9
Total 236 23 0 0 69

Background

Derrick Harrison was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he worked at Leake and Carney, Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, and he died aged-38 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Derrick Harrison played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.[3][4]

Notable tour matches

Derrick Harrison played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity’s 17-12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.[5]

Genealogical information

Derrick Harrison's marriage to Mary (née Hopwood) was registered during third ¼ 1952 in Wakefield district.[6] They had children; Denise Harrison (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1953 (age 66–67) in Wakefield district), and Peter Harrison (birth registered during second ¼ 1957 (age 62–63) in Wakefield district).

References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  4. Lindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  5. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
  6. "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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