Edward Kerwick


Edward Kerwick was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, Oldham, Wigan, Leigh, Workington and Widnes, as a, or. He served with the Royal Artillery during World War II.

Background

Ted Kerwick was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, his birth was registered in Prescot, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 88 in Windle, St. Helens, Merseyside.

Playing career

International honours

Ted Kerwick won a cap for England while at Leigh in 1949 against Other Nationalities.

County Cup Final appearances

Ted Kerwick played left-, in Leigh's 7–20 defeat by Wigan in the 1949 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1949–50 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 29 October 1949, played in the 6–14 defeat by Wigan in the 1951 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 27 October 1951, and played left-, in the 22–5 victory over St. Helens in the 1952 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 November 1952.