Fred Farrar

Fred 'The Farsley Flyer' Farrar (born circa-1883/85 — death unknown) born in Farsley, Leeds, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, and 1910s, playing at representative level played for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and Yorkshire, and at club level for Bramley, Hunslet (twice), and Keighley, as a Wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.

International honours

Fred Farrar was selected for Great Britain while at Hunslet for the 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Fred Farrar was a non-playing substitute for England against New Zealand, and had been previously complimented on his length-of-the field try for Hunslet against Leeds at Headingley Stadium by Hercules Richard "Bumper" Wright who was watching his first British rugby league match.

County honours

Fred Farrar won caps for Yorkshire against New Zealand, and Australia.

All Four Cups

Fred Farrar was a member of Hunslet's 1907–08 All Four Cups winning team.

County Cup final appearances

Fred Farrar played Right-Wing, i.e. number 2, in Hunslet's 17-0 victory over Halifax in the 1907 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1907–08 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 21 December 1907.

Fred Farrar's marriage to Eliza Stead was registered during July→September 1906 in North Bierley (Bradford) district. They had children; Frank S. Farrar (birth registered during October→December 1911 in Wharfedale district), and Doris M. Farrar (birth registered during October→December 1914 in Wharfedale district).