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Wilf Pearson

English rugby league footballer

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Overview

Wilf Pearson was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (captain).

Playing career

Pearson made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 2 October 1937.

County Cup Final appearances

Pearson played at in Featherstone Rovers' 12-9 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1939–40 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1939–40 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 June 1940.

Testimonial match

Pearson's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1940–41 season.

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*Search for "Pearson" at rugbyleagueproject.org

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