1954–55 Challenge Cup

The 1954–55 Challenge Cup was the 54th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.[3] Barrow beat Workington Town 21-12 in the final played at Wembley before a crowd of 66,513.Captained by former Great Britain skipper Willie Horne, this was Barrow’s first Challenge Cup final win, although have been runners-up on four other occasions.Jack Grundy, Barrow's Second-row was awarded the Lance Todd Trophy for man-of-the-match.Barrow: Clive Best, Jimmy Lewthwaite, Phil Jackson, Dennis Goodwin, Frank Castle, Willie Horne, Edward Toohey, Les Belshaw, Vince McKeating, Frank Barton, Jack Grundy, Reg Parker, and Bill Healey.

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