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Biography
Derrick Harrison (12 December 1929 – 23 December 1967) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 605), and Batley, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.
Background
Derrick Harrison was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he worked at Leake and Carney, Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, and he died aged-38 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
County Cup Final appearances
Derrick Harrison playedleft-prop, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.
Notable tour matches
Derrick Harrison playedleft-prop, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity’s 17-12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.
Genealogical information
Derrick Harrison's marriage to Mary (née Hopwood) was registered during third ¼ 1952 in Wakefield district. They had children; Denise Harrison (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1953 (age 66–67) in Wakefield district), and Peter Harrison (birth registered during second ¼ 1957 (age 62–63) in Wakefield district).