Arthur Hickman (6 August 1910 – 1 February 1995) was a Welsh

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, and professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for

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, and at club level for Neath RFC, as a

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, and club level rugby league (RL) for Swinton.Robert Gate (1986). "Gone North - Volume 1". R. E. Gate.

Background

Arthur Hickman was born in

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, Wales.

International honours

Arthur Hickman won

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s for

(RU) while at Neath RFC in 1930 against England, and in 1933 against Scotland.

References

External links

Search for "Hickman" at rugbyleagueproject.org

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Statistics at wru.co.uk
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