Alvin Ackerley

Alvin Ackerley (birth registered fourth ¼ 1927 – 1973) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Cumberland, and at club level for Broughton Moor ARLFC, Barrow (trialist), Workington Town, Brookland Rovers ARLFC, Halifax (Heritage № 592) (captain 1952–53 to 1955–56), and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
Background.
Alvin Ackerley was born in Dearham, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 46.
Playing career.
International honours.
Alvin Ackerley won caps for England while at Halifax in 1952 against Other Nationalities (2 matches), and Wales, in 1953 against France (2 matches), and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Halifax in 1952 against Australia, and in 1958 against New Zealand.
County honours.
Alvin Ackerley won caps for Cumberland while at Halifax.
Championship Final appearances.
Alvin Ackerley played in Halifax's 14-24 defeat by St. Helens in the Championship Final during the 1952–53 season, the 7-8 defeat by Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1953–54 season, and the 9-10 defeat by Hull F.C. in the Championship Final during the 1955–56 season.
County League appearances.
Alvin Ackerley played in Halifax's victories in the Yorkshire County League during the 1953–54 season, 1952–53 season, 1953–54 season, 1955–56 season and 1957–58 season.
Challenge Cup Final appearances.
Alvin Ackerley played in Halifax's 0-12 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1948–49 Challenge Cup Final during the 1948–49 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1949, played , and was captain in the 4-4 draw with Warrington in the 1954 Challenge Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 24 April 1954, in front of a crowd of 81,841, played in the 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the 1954 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1953–54 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 May 1954, in front of a record crowd of 102,575 or more, and played in the 2-13 defeat by St. Helens in the 1955–56 Challenge Cup Final during the 1955–56 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 28 April 1956.
County Cup Final appearances.
Alvin Ackerley played , and was captain in Halifax's 22-14 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1954 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1954–55 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 23 October 1954, the 10-10 draw with Hull F.C. in the 1955 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1955–56 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 22 October 1955, and the 7-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1955 Yorkshire County Cup Final replay during the 1955–56 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 2 November 1955.
Honoured at Halifax.
Alvin Ackerley is a Halifax RLFC Hall Of Fame Inductee.
Genealogical information.
Alvin Ackerley was the older brother of the rugby league who played in the 1960s for Workington Town and Bradford Northern; Terry Ackerley (birth registered first ¼ 1940 in Cockermouth district).