Wigan Album

Keith, you've done a wonderful job of colourisation on this photo.
By the way there is a war-time rugby programme for a Wigan v Wakefield match in 1944, for sale on Ebay at the moment (starting at £59! ) and listing your father at loose forward.

It must be marvellous for both you and Tom to see photos of dads in those matches before you were born and not even a twinkle in their eyes. I envy you both.

Keith, brilliant that you could find this picture and the colourisation is very good, it really brings things to life.
Always amazes me that the Welsh RU did not break away with the Northern Union with so many working class roots in common. Still, they have given us some great and memorable players over the years. You must be proud.

Thank you all for those kind comments. My ‘journey’ to find more information continues. I have even been fortunate enough to find a short 1944 film (on the internet) of my father playing for Wigan in the 2nd leg of the Challenge Cup against Bradford at Odsal stadium.