John Dickinson (rugby league)
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| Full name | John Dickinson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 April 1934 St Helens, Merseyside, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 7 August 2021 (aged 87) St Helens, Merseyside, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback, Wing, Centre, Stand-off, Scrum-half | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Dickinson (10 April 1934 – 7 August 2021), also known by the nickname of "Todder", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for St. Helens, Leigh and Rochdale Hornets, as a fullback, wing, centre, stand-off, or scrum-half,[1] and coached at club level for the Pilkington Recs ARLFC.[4]
Playing career
County Cup Final appearances
Dickinson played scrum-half in St. Helens' 3–10 defeat by Oldham in the 1956 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 20 October 1956.
International honours
Dickinson won a cap for England while at St. Helens in 1956 against France.
Personal life
Dickinson died on 7 August 2021, at the age of 87.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: John Dickinson". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "John Dickinson". Saints Heritage Society. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ Service, Alex (9 August 2021). "Tribute to popular Saint John 'Todder' Dickinson who has died, aged 87". St Helens Star. Retrieved 9 August 2021.