William Brookes (birth unknown – death unknown), also known by the

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of "Tubby", was a professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for Outwood Church ARLFC, Kippax ARLFC, and

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, as a

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Playing career

International honours

Brookes won

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s for

while at Hunslet in 1905 against Other Nationalities, and in 1906 against Other Nationalities.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Brookes played as a

in Hunslet's 14-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the

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Final during the 1907–08 season at

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on Saturday 25 April 1908, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Brookes played as a

in Hunslet's 13-3 victory over Halifax in the 1905–06 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1905–06 season at

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on Saturday 2 December 1905, and played as a

in the 17-0 victory over Halifax in the 1907–08 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at

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on Saturday 21 December 1907.

All Four Cups, and "The Terrible Six"

Brookes was a member of Hunslet's 1907–08 season

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winning team, the forwards were known as "The Terrible Six": Brookes, Tom Walsh, Harry Wilson, Jack Randall, Bill Jukes and John Willie Higson.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brookes, William England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Hunslet F.C. (1883) players Place of birth missing Place of death missing Rugby league forwards Year of birth missing Year of death missing