1983 marked the 50th year of Fred Lister writing for the “Hartlepool Mail” on Rugby Football, and to celebrate the occasion, the District Union made a presentation to him on the day of the R F Oakes Memorial match.
Making the presentation to Fred is Chris McLoughlin, Sec of the District Union and standing behind him are member from the local Clubs:-
L to R. Derek Sweeting (TDSOB), Alec Sedgwick (Seaton Carew), Alan Bell (Horden), George Heal (Rovers), Keith Faint (BBOB), Bill Grigg (Hpool) Norman Wilkinson (West) and Jim Milburn (Chairman)
Date (of image) : 1/5/1979
Donor : Hartlepool & District RFU
Creator : Hartlepool Mail
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Images from the years from December 1932 charting the progress of the
club since their split with the Institute, and the formation of the Boys’ Brigade Old Boys Association.
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Images from the various Celebrations since the RFU Centennial in 1970/71 and the arrival of the World Cup.
More detail »Images from the various Celebrations and the advent of the Rugby World Cup over the years.
More detail »In line with a number of clubs both locally and nationally, Hartlepool Old Boys' name ceased in 1978 and they swapped to the title of "Hartlepool RFC" (and remain known as"Old Boys')
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Images and information about West Hartlepool Technical Day School Old Boys' Rugby Union Football Club from their foundation in Coronation year 1953 to date.
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