Vaughan Thomas

Vaughan Thomas (birth registered second ¼ 1945[1]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 439), and Bradford Northern, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Vaughan Thomas
Personal information
Full nameVaughan Thomas
Bornsecond ¼ 1945 (age 7576)
Wakefield district, England
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1964–67/68 Featherstone Rovers 108 35 0 0 105
1968–≤70 Bradford Northern
Total 108 35 0 0 105

Background

Vaughan Thomas' birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Thomas made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 14 March 1964.[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Thomas played right wing, i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Featherstone Rovers' 17-12 victory over Barrow in the 1966–67 Challenge Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1967, in front of a crowd of 76,290.

Genealogical information

Vaughan Thomas is the cousin of the rugby league footballer; Carl Dooler.

References

  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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