Tom Clarkson (rugby league)

For the rugby union player, see Tom Clarkson (rugby union).

Tom Clarkson

Ogden's Cigarette card featuring Thomas Clarkson
Personal information
Full name	Thomas Clarkson
Born	unknown Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Died	unknown
Playing information
Position	Fullback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1919–33 Leigh 369 17 315 681 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1921–22 Lancashire 3 0 2 0 4 1921–23 England 3 0 1 0 2
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Thomas "Tom"/"Tommy" Clarkson (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Leigh, as a goal-kicking fullback.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Tom Clarkson played fullback, and scored 2-goals in Leigh's 13-0 victory over Halifax in the 1920–21 Challenge Cup Final during the 1920–21 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 30 April 1921, in front of a crowd of 25,000.

International honours

Tom Clarkson won caps for England while at Leigh in 1921 against Australia, in 1922 against Wales, and in 1923 against Wales.

Genealogical information

Tom Clarkson was the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Ellis Clarkson.