Samuel William Jarman (birth registered first ¼ 1887 – 15 August 1916) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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, as a , or

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Background

Billy Jarman's birth was registered in

district,

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, England, and he was killed aged 29 at the

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, France, his name is listed within the

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Playing career

International honours

Selected to go on the

1914 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand This year saw the beginning of what became known as the First World War, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austrian throne was assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. It also saw the first airline to provide ...

while at Leeds, Jarman won

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s for

against Australia (2 matches). Upon returning from the 1914 tour of Australasia Jarman left to take part in

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, and lost his life. Only five players have played test matches for

as both a

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, and a

, they are;

Colin Dixon Colin J. Dixon (3 December 1943 – 21 June 1993) was a Welsh rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and coach (sport), coached in the 1970s. He played club level rugby union (RU) foCardiff International Athletic Club ...

, Frank Gallagher, Laurie Gilfedder, Billy Jarman, and Harry Street.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Billy Jarman played as a

' 7–7 draw with Hull F.C. in the

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Final during the 1909–10 season at

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on Saturday 16 April 1910, in front of a crowd of 19,413, this was the first

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Final to be drawn, and played as a

in the 26–12 victory over Hull F.C. in the

Final replay during the 1909–10 season at

, on Monday 18 April 1910, in front of a crowd of 11,608, this was

' first

Final win in their first appearance.

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.orgTrue Heroes Remembered
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jarman, William 1887 births 1916 deaths British military personnel killed in the Battle of the Somme English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Leeds Rhinos players Rugby league players from Leeds Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league forwards Military personnel from Leeds British Army personnel of World War I British Army soldiers Rugby league utility players 20th-century English sportsmen