Syd Walmsley
Sydney "Syd" Oglesby Walmsley (17 July 1896 – first ¼ 1973) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Millom, Leeds and Huddersfield, as a goal-kicking , i.e. number 1. Background Syd Walmsley's birth was registered in Bootle district, Cumberland, and his death was registered in Leeds district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career International honours Syd Walmsley won caps for England while at Leeds in 1923 against Wales, and in 1924 against Wales. Challenge Cup Final appearances Syd Walmsley played , and scored a try in Leeds’ 28-3 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1922–23 Challenge Cup Final during the 1922-23 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield, the only occasion the Challenge Cup final has ever been staged at Belle Vue. County Cup Final appearances Syd Walmsley played , and scored a try in Leeds’ 11-3 victory over Dewsbury in the 1921–22 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1921–22 season at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 26 November 1921, and played , and scored two-goals in Huddersfield’s 10-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1926–27 Yorkshire County Cup Final replay during