A. Edward Toohey (birth registered fourth ¼ 1926 – 26 November 1979) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and

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ed in the 1970s. He played at representative level for

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and

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, and at club level for

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, Barrow,

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and Liverpool City, as a or , and coached at club level for

Background

Ted Toohey's birth was registered in

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, and his death aged 53 was registered in

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, England.

Playing career

International honours

Toohey won

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s for

while at Barrow in 1952 against Other Nationalities (2 matches), and won

s for

while at Barrow in 1952 against Australia (3 matches). Ted Toohey also represented

while at Barrow between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-

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match).Edgar, Harry (2007). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2008'' Page-110. Rugby League Journal Publishing.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Ted Toohey played in Barrow's 0–10 defeat by

in the

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Final during the 1950–51 season at

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, London on Saturday 5 May 1951, and played in the 21–12 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1954–55 season at

, London on Saturday 30 April 1955, in front of a crowd of 66,513.

County Cup Final appearances

Ted Toohey played at and scored a try in

's 3–7 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1945–46 season at

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on Saturday 27 October 1945.

Club career

Toohey started his career with hometown club

. He later moved to Barrow, where he formed a successful half-back partnership with stand-off

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. He also went on to play for Liverpool City.

Coaching career

In 1961, Toohey brought his playing career to an end, and re-joined

as a member of the coaching staff.

References

External links

Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com
*(archived by web.archive.org
Back on the Wembley trail
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