After an earlier post regarding the Ilkley RFC Ex Players Lunch I sent a link to contacts I thought may be interested to see the post.
As an afterthought I remembered a good friend from several years ago when we worked at the same Ilkley estate agents and sent him a link as I vaguely remembered he had some connection with rugby (what an understatement!!).
It was a very pleasant surprise when a few days later Nigel
replied sending me several photographs and mementos of his dad, Gordon Burton who
had been Captain at Ilkley RUFC 1950-51.
I had not expected such a treasure trove of information
relating to an ex player, Captain and ‘legend’ of Ilkley rugby.
Cigarette lighter presented to G.Burton (CAPT.) for leading
point score. IRUFC 1950-51
134 POINTS
Nigel's sons, daughters and grandchildren all followed in
Gordons sporting footsteps and are prominent participants of their chosen
sports.
Of particular note are the details of Ilkley RUFC Golden Jubilee
1899-1949.
Also a must read article ‘A Few Useful Tips for Young
Players’
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