Albert Akroyd

Albert William Akroyd was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Halifax, as a. Akroyd served in the Royal Navy during the First World War, from 1916–19.

Playing career

Ackroyd played at in Halifax's 0-13 defeat by Leigh in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.

Ackroyd won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1921 against Wales.

Ackroyd retired in 1922. He served as assistant trainer for Halifax from 1931 to 1933.
He died in 1959 at St. John's Hospital in Halifax.