Jimmy Dodd (rugby union)

James Dodd was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax, as a centre. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Halifax was a rugby union club.

Jimmy Dodd
Full nameJames Dodd
Place of birthKirkby Lonsdale, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1876-93 Halifax 327 ()
Yorkshire 31 ()

Background

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Jimmy Dodd was born in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, England.

Playing career

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Dodd won caps for Yorkshire while at Halifax. He made his début for Halifax on Saturday 7 October 1876, and he played his last match for Halifax on Saturday 22 April 1893.

Honoured at Halifax RLFC

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Jimmy Dodd is a Halifax RLFC Hall of Fame inductee.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Halifax Hall of Fame". halifaxrlfc.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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