Ambrose Askin (24 February 1909 – January 1979) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at club level for

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, and

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,Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC as a . Ambrose Askin's funeral took place at

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Playing career

County League appearances

Ambrose Askin played in

's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1932–33 season.

Club career

Ambrose Askin made his debut for Castleford at

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on 26 March 1932, a match in which his brother Tom was unable to play due to injury. He had joined the club after leaving the army. In November 1936, when aged 25, he was put on the transfer list at a price of £200; at that time he weighed 13.5

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and stood 5 feet 11.5 inches tall. Askin was transferred from Keighley to Featherstone Rovers in January 1938, with

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moving in the opposite direction. He made his debut for Featherstone on 15 January,Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). ''Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club''. The History Press. but the outbreak of

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on 1 September 1939 meant his opportunities to play for Featherstone Rovers were curtailed, and injuries sustained in the

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ended his rugby career.

Outside of rugby league

After the end of

, Ambrose Askin became a fish fryer in

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, living at 4 Cardwell Terrace, Foundry Lane, Knottingley.

References

External links

Search for "Askin" at rugbyleagueproject.orgAmbrose Askin Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com
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