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| ALAN
PRESCOTT |
PLAYED FOR
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--Great Britain,
St Helens, Halifax |
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DESCRIPTION |
Alan Prescott was one of the most
respected prop forwards of postwar football. He made his senior
football debut on the wing for Halifax at the age of 15. His
test debut against Australia was at Headingley in 1952. When
he arrived in Australia as Captain of GB, he had not missed
a Test against Australia since making his debut. His first game
as captain was in the first test in 1956 series in England and
the Fisrt test at the SCG pm June 4, 1958 was his 10th in succession.
Through Prescotts illustrious career, he is best remembered
for playing 77 minutes of the 2nd test against the Aussies with
a broken arm. His heroics helped steer his side to victory and
the subsequent winning of the 1958 Ashes Series downunder.
The English Rugby League saw fit to remember this remarkable
man when they struck the Alan Prescott Medal for the Man of
the Series for Ashes played in England.
Cronulla's Brett Kimorley was the first recipient of such prestigious
award.
See Memorable Matches Entry
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