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Leigh v Wigan 1948
Leigh v Wigan 1948
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 27933
Postcard showing the players coming on the field,in the first round, second leg, Rugby League cup game, played at Kirkhall Lane Leigh Feb.19th 1948

Comment by: John on 3rd June 2016 at 16:48

According to "Cherry and White" website (history of Wigan RLFC) this match was in 1949 not 1948. It finished 5-4 to Wigan which made the aggregate score 16-16. A replay was arranged at a neutral ground, Swinton, but it was then discovered that the referee should have played extra-time, so this match was declared "void" and was replayed a week later, Wigan winning 10-4. I must admit I didn't know any of this until I looked on the Cherry and White website which is a mine of information and a wonderful piece of work.

Comment by: John on 3rd June 2016 at 19:39

By the way Ron, you put this on last year! and I made a similar comment to the one above.

Comment by: RON HUNT on 4th June 2016 at 13:37

I thought I had put it on the site before but couldn't see it so I uploaded it again..

Comment by: Keith on 8th June 2016 at 11:34

I think I recognise these players, from left Jimmy Ledgard, then Charlie Pawsey wearing his usual skull cap and Ben Coffe. Largely hidden behind Ben is I think Albert (Nebby) Cleworth and finally long time Leigh servant, Peter Riley emerging from the tunnel.

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