Tommy Parker (rugby league)

Thomas Parker (1901 – 1969) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Wales and Glamorgan, and at club level for Wigan, as a .

Playing career

Club career

Tommy Parker played at in Wigan's 22–10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926.

Tommy Parker played at in Wigan's 5–4 victory over Widnes in the 1928–29 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.

In September 1931, Parker was transferred to Barrow.

Representative honours

Tommy Parker won two caps for Wales in 1928–1930 while at Wigan.

Tommy Parker played at in Glamorgan's 18–14 victory over Monmouthshire in the non-County Championship match during the 1926–27 season at Taff Vale Park, Pontypridd on Saturday 30 April 1927.

Personal life

Tommy Parker's younger brother, Gwyn Parker, was also a rugby league player.

References

External links

• Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com