George Dobson (rugby league)

George Dobson (c. 1891 – c. 1954) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Barrow, as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.

For the rugby union footballer for Wales, Cardiff RFC, and Llwynypia RFC, see George Dobson (rugby union).

George Dobson
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Dobson
Bornc. 1891
Barrow-in-Furness, England
Diedc. 1954 (aged 63)
Barrow-in-Furness, England
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1909–22 Barrow 284 101 49 401
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1912 Lancashire 1

Background

George Dobson was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, and his death aged 63 was registered in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

County honours

George Dobson won a cap for Lancashire while at Barrow in 1912 against Yorkshire.[1]

Testimonial match
George Dobson's Testimonial match ticket

George Dobson's Testimonial match at Barrow took place against a Harold Wagstaff Select XIII team at Little Park, Roose, Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday 29 April 1922.

Career records

George Dobson is thirteenth in Barrow's all time try scorers list with 101-tries.[2]

Honoured at Barrow Raiders

George Dobson is a Barrow Raiders Hall of Fame inductee.[3]

References
  1. "Hall of Fame at barrowrlfc.com". barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Barrows all time leading try scorers". barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. "Hall of Fame at barrowrlfc.com". barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2 January 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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