Harold Haley (birth unknown – death unknown) was a professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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, as a .David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.

Playing career

County honours

Harold Haley won a

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for

while at Castleford, he played in the 10-10 draw with Lancashire at

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on Wednesday 26 October 1938.

County League appearances

Harold Haley played in

's victories in the Yorkshire League during the 1932–33 season and 1938–39 season.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Harold Haley played in

's 11-8 victory over

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in the

1934–35 Challenge Cup The 1934–35 Challenge Cup was the 35th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. First round Second round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Castleford beat Huddersfield Giants, Huddersfield 11–8 in the fi ...

Final at

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on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.

Honoured at Castleford Tigers

Harold Haley is a

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Hall Of Fame Inductee.

References

External links

Search for "Haley" at rugbyleagueproject.org
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