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3 unusual facts about Wilderspool Stadium


Billy Dingsdale

In January 1929, within a fortnight, Billy Dingsdale twice scored 4-tries in a match against Bradford Northern, firstly in a 35-7 victory at Bradford Northern, and then in a 65-0 win at Wilderspool Stadium, in the 1928–29 season he also equalled Warrington's "Most Tries In A Season" record with 28-tries, subsequently extended by Steve Ray to 33-tries, and then by Brian Bevan to 48, 57, 60, and finally 66-tries.

Colin Forsyth

Trophy final at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington, and in the 6-0 victory over Widnes in the 1979–80 John Player Trophy final at Station Road, Swinton.

Riki Papakura

Papakura played centre for Warrington's first grade team in 14 October 1911 in a 13–8 win over Broughton Rangers at Wilderspool Stadium.



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