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Alf Ellaby 1934-1937
Alf Ellaby 1934-1937
Photo: charnock
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Item #: 13984
Born 24/11/02, Ellaby was originally a soccer player with Rotherham United until a knee injury ended his soccer career.Turned to rugby League as a winger joining St Helens in 1925. He transferred to Wigan in 1933/34 playing 102 times and scoring 90 tries.He represented Lancs, England and Great Britain. Transferred back to St Helens in Dec 1937.

Comment by: brian unsworth on 2nd November 2012 at 18:37

a truly great player and a credit to rugby league.

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