Harold Wagstaff
(1891-1939)

rugby footballer, England rugby captain, and England rugby player

Died aged c. 48

Harold Wagstaff (9 May 1891 – 19 July 1939), also known by the nickname of "Waggy", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played as a centre and was nicknamed the Prince of Centres. A captain of Great Britain, he also played representative rugby league for England, and Yorkshire. Wagstaff has been inducted into the Rugby Football League Hall of Fame, and the Huddersfield Giants Hall of Fame.

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Harold Wagstaff "The Prince of Centres" 1891-1939 Born in Underbank, he signed at the pump opposite as a professional rugby league player for Huddersfield in 1906, becoming its captain in 1911. He played for England aged 17, and went on to captain the touring sides of 1914 and 1920 and win a total of 21 International caps.

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