Tommy Dingsdale


Thomas "Tommy" Dingsdale was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for St. Helens Recs and York, as a, i.e. number 1.

Background

Tommy Dingsdale's birth was registered in Prescot, Lancashire, England, he died aged 39 in York County Hospital after being injured in a car crash, and his death was registered York, England.

Playing career

International honours

Tommy Dingsdale won a cap for England while at St. Helens Recs in 1928 against Wales.

County Cup Final appearances

Tommy Dingsdale played in St. Helens Recs' 17-0 victory over Swinton in the 1923–24 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 November 1923, and played, and scored 2-goals in York' 9-2 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1936–37 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1936–37 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1936.

Genealogical Information

Tommy Dingsdale was the older brother of the rugby league footballer; William "Billy" Dingsdale, and the rugby league / who played in the 1920s for Warrington ; Benjamin "Ben" Dingsdale.