Tony Halmshaw
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David Anthony Halmshaw (25 April 1946[1] – 24 June 2023) was an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Halifax, Rochdale Hornets and Castleford, as a Template:Rlp.
Background
Tony Halmshaw was born in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Club career
Halmshaw started his professional career with Halifax, joining from junior club Shaw Cross. He played Template:Rlp in Halifax's 22–11 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1971–72 Player's No.6 Trophy Final at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 January 1972.
In March 1973, Halmshaw was signed by Rochdale Hornets.[2] He played Template:Rlp in Rochdale Hornets' 16–27 defeat by Warrington in the 1973–74 Player's No.6 Trophy Final at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 February 1974.
Towards the end of his career, he joined his hometown club Dewsbury as a player-coach.[3]
International honours
Tony Halmshaw won a cap for Great Britain while at Halifax in 1971 against New Zealand.[4]
References
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External links
- Shaw Cross Sharks → Hall of Fame
- (archived by web.archive.org) Shaw Cross Sharks → Hall of Fame
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- 1946 births
- 2023 deaths
- Castleford Tigers players
- Dewsbury Rams players
- English rugby league players
- Great Britain national rugby league team players
- Halifax Panthers captains
- Halifax Panthers players
- Huddersfield Giants players
- Hunslet R.L.F.C. players
- Rochdale Hornets players
- Rugby league locks
- Rugby league players from Dewsbury
- Yorkshire rugby league team players
- 20th-century English sportsmen