Frank Hemingway was a professional

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), as a .Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC

Playing career

Hemingway made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 10 November 1934,Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). ''Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club''. The History Press. and made his début for Wakefield Trinity during January 1942.

County Cup Final appearances

Hemingway played at in

' 12-9 victory over

in the 1939–40 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1939–40 season at

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on Saturday 22 June 1940.

Testimonial match

Hemingway's benefit season at

took place during the 1949–50 season.

Genealogical information

Frank Hemingway was the Grandfather of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s; Ian Slater.

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
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