Irvin Barraclough
Irvin Barraclough was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, Oldham, Castleford and Doncaster, as a goal-kicking.
Background
Irvin Barraclough was born in Ackworth, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, his birth was registered in Hemsworth district, West Riding of Yorkshire, after his rugby league playing career, he worked as the Deputy Head Groundsman, and then Head Groundsman at the University of Leeds Athletics Grounds at Weetwood, Leeds until he retired, he died aged 80 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Irvin Barraclough made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 5 February 1944, he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1947–48 season, he was transferred from Featherstone Rovers to Oldham, he was transferred from Oldham to Castleford, he made his début for Castleford during the 1950–51 season, during his time at Castleford he scored two 2-point drop goals, he played his last match for Castleford during the 1953–54 Northern Rugby Football League season, and he was transferred from Castleford to Doncaster.
Genealogical information
Irvin Barraclough's marriage to Joyce M. was registered during third 1953 in Hemsworth district. They had children; Steven Barraclough, Jill Barraclough and Ralph Barraclough.
Note
Irvin Barraclough should not be confused with Irving Barraclough who played for Ackworth ARLFC, and 3-matches at for Wakefield Trinity during September 1940 to November 1940, before being transferred to Featherstone Rovers, where he does not appear to have played in the first team.