Gordon Burton, Ilkley RUFC (Captain)
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
It would seem that Gordon had started quite a sporting
legacy from his time at Ilkley RUFC.
Son Nigel played rugby for Ilkley Grammar
School and at the Schools Sevens held at IRFC.
Later at Ilkley he had trials and played for Yorkshire Colts
.
Following
an injury Nigel stopped playing for a couple of years then moved to Lancashire
and played for Fylde Rugby, where Bill
Beaumont (England Captain) was his captain with Tony Swift (England) on the
right-wing and Nigel on the left-wing.
Following a spell with Preston
Grasshoppers then moving to Bristol and subsequently playing for a local
combination Club.
By this time with a growing family of 4 children Nigel had
qualified as a junior coach and coached at Clifton Rugby Club for 16 Years.
Nigel's sons, daughters and grandchildren all followed in
Gordons sporting footsteps and are prominent participants of their chosen
sports.
I hope you will take the time to view more photographs and
information supplied by Nigel.
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’
To view please follow the link to the Archive Image Library on
my dedicated website.
Many Thanks Nigel and Family
