Harry Gifford (rugby league)

Henry "Harry" Gifford (1884 – 1952 ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Ulverston Hornets ARLFC, and Barrow, initially in the backs; as a (182-appearances),  (65-appearances),  (54-appearances), or / (25-appearances), i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, 3 or 4, 6, or 7, and latterly in the forwards (non-specific forward 21-appearances, prior to the specialist positions of; ), and  (25-appearances),  (6-appearances),  (6-appearances), or  (39-appearances), during the era of contested scrums.

Background
Harry Gifford was born in Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, and his death aged 67 was registered in Ulverston district, Lancashire, England.

International honours
Harry Gifford won caps for England while at Barrow in 1908 against Wales, in 1909 against Australia (3 matches), and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in 1908-9 against Australia (2 matches).

County honours
Harry Gifford won caps for Lancashire while at Barrow.

Club career


Harry Gifford was transferred from Ulverston Hornets to Barrow during August 1901 for one guinea, i.e. one pound, and one shilling (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £400.10 in 2017), he played his last match for Barrow in the 4-52 defeat by Wigan at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 21 October 1922.

Honoured at Barrow Raiders
Harry Gifford is a Barrow Raiders Hall of Fame inductee, his commemorative plaque is displayed in the Barrow Raiders boardroom.