Harper Hamshaw

Harper Oliver Hamshaw was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire [Rugby Football Union|Yorkshire], and at club level for Wakefield Trinity. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Wakefield Trinity was a rugby union club. A rugby shirt worn by Harper Hamshaw is on display at Wakefield Museum, and was used as the inspiration for a heritage shirt produced in 2010.

Background

Harper Hamshaw's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West [Riding of Yorkshire], and his death aged 61 was registered in Wakefield district,
West Riding of Yorkshire.

Playing career

Harper Hamshaw played in Wakefield Trinity's 1-goal 2-tries to nil victory over Halifax in the Yorkshire [Cup (rugby union)|Yorkshire Challenge Cup] at Cardigan Fields, Leeds in 1883.