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Tommy Parker (rugby league)
Thomas Parker (1901 – 1969) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Wales and Glamorgan, and at club level for Wigan, as a centre.[2][4] Playing careerClub careerTommy Parker played at centre in Wigan's 22–10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926.[5] Tommy Parker played at centre in Wigan's 5–4 victory over Widnes in the 1928–29 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.[6] In September 1931, Parker was transferred to Barrow.[7] Representative honoursTommy Parker won two caps for Wales in 1928–1930 while at Wigan.[2] Tommy Parker played at centre in Glamorgan's 18–14 victory over Monmouthshire in the non-County Championship match during the 1926–27 season at Taff Vale Park, Pontypridd on Saturday 30 April 1927.[8] Personal lifeTommy Parker's younger brother, Gwyn Parker, was also a rugby league player.[1] References
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