Tommy Poynton

Thomas Poynton (second ¼ 1885 – second ¼ 1942) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, as a three-quarter, i.e. , or .

Background

Tommy Poynton's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and his death aged 57 was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Club career

Poynton made his début for Wakefield Trinity during February 1906.

Poynton played at in Wakefield Trinity's 8–2 victory over Huddersfield in the 1910 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1910–11 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 3 December 1910.

Poynton played at in Wakefield Trinity's 0–6 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1914 Challenge Cup Final during the 1913–14 season at Thrum Hall, Halifax, in front of a crowd of 19,000.

Poynton's Testimonial match at Wakefield Trinity was a joint testimonial for Arthur Burton, Arthur Kenealy "Nealy" Crosland, William "Billy" Lynch, and Thomas "Tommy" Poynton, and took place against Yorkshire at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 27 April 1922.

Representative honours

Poynton won a cap for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1911 against Australia.

Poynton won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity.

Outside Rugby League

Tommy Poynton was permanently disabled during World War I.

Personal life

Thomas Poynton is related to the rugby league footballer, Harold Poynton.

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