Fred Farrar

Fred Farrar (born 11 November 1882 – death unknown), also known by the nickname of "The Farsley Flyer", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s.[4] Fred Farrar was a reserve to travel for England against New Zealand,[2] and had been previously complimented on his length-of-the field try for Hunslet against Leeds at Headingley by Hercules Richard "Bumper" Wright who was watching his first British rugby league match.[5] Fred Farrar won caps for Yorkshire including against New Zealand at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 18 December 1907, and Australia.Fred Farrar played on the wing in Hunslet's 17-0 victory over Halifax in the 1907 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1907–08 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 21 December 1907.[7] Fred Farrar's marriage to Eliza (née Stead) was registered during third ¼ 1906 in North Bierley (Bradford) district.
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