Named after John Baines, inventor of the football card in 1885, Baines cards were collectable by rugby league fans. Cards from the early twentieth century often featured star local players of the time – these are a selection produced about Dewsbury.
Baines Card 2F
Named after John Baines, inventor of the football card in 1885, Baines cards were collectable by rugby league fans. Cards from the early twentieth century often featured star local players of the time – these are a selection produced about Dewsbury.
Baines Card 1F
Named after John Baines, inventor of the football card in 1885, Baines cards were collectable by rugby league fans. Cards from the early twentieth century often featured star local players of the time – these are a selection produced about Dewsbury.
Australasians vs Dewsbury Team Photo
In late December 1921, the Crown Flatt was visited by the Australian touring party – they took on Dewsbury (billed as the Australasians) in front of 6000 supporters. Dewsbury won the match 13-6, although Australia would soon out the defeat behind them and win their next 6 fixtures on the tour. The touring side were especially impressed with Yorkshire and … Read More