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Tommy Finn

Tommy Finn

English rugby league footballer (1934–2021)

Thomas Finn (16 February 1934 – 21 May 2021) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for St Helens R.F.C.,[2] Hull FC, as a scrum-half, i.e. number 7.

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Playing career

Hull FC

Tommy Finn made his debut for Hull FC in December 1954

Challenge Cup Final appearances

He played scrum-half, and scored a try in Hull FC's 13-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1958–59 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811,[3] and played scrum-half in the 5-38 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1959–60 Challenge Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 14 May 1960, in front of a crowd of 79,773.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Former Hull FC scrum-half Tommy Finn passes away". Hull Daily Mail. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Tommy Finn". Saints Heritage Society. Retrieved 27 Aug 2020.
  3. [3]
    "1958-1959 Challenge Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. [4]
    "A complete history of Hull FC's Challenge Cup finals". Hull Daily Mail. 22 August 2013. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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