Bernard Prior
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Bernard Prior is a former professional rugby league
footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
, and at club level for Leeds
, Hunslet
, and Wakefield Trinity
, playing at , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums. He has three grandchildren who are named Lucy McCay, George and Joe Prior. George is a future star, following in his grandfather's footsteps.
while at Hunslet in 1966 against France.
's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the 1966-67 Rugby Football League Championship final at Station Road, Swinton on 10 May 1967.
' 9-7 victory over Barrow
in the 1957 Challenge Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on 11 May 1957, and Hunslet
's 16-20 defeat to Wigan
in the 1965 Challenge Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on 8 May 1965.
(based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £495,000 in 2009). The deal that took Brian Shaw from Hunslet to Leeds in a cash plus player deal, included Bernard Prior and another Leeds player, Norman Burton.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative level has played for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, and at club level for Leeds
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
, Hunslet
Hunslet Hawks
Hunslet Hawks is a professional rugby league club based in Hunslet, West Yorkshire, England. The club, sometimes known as 'the Parksiders' after their former stadium, are currently champions of Championship One.-History:-Early years:...
, and Wakefield Trinity
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are a professional rugby league club that plays in the European Super League and is based in Wakefield. They achieved promotion in 1999 and have remained in the League since. They are known to their fans as Wakey, Trinity, Wildcats, or historically The Dreadnoughts...
, playing at , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums. He has three grandchildren who are named Lucy McCay, George and Joe Prior. George is a future star, following in his grandfather's footsteps.
International honours
Bernard Prior won a cap for Great BritainGreat Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
while at Hunslet in 1966 against France.
Rugby Football League Championship Final Appearances
Bernard Prior played , i.e. number 9, in Wakefield TrinityWakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are a professional rugby league club that plays in the European Super League and is based in Wakefield. They achieved promotion in 1999 and have remained in the League since. They are known to their fans as Wakey, Trinity, Wildcats, or historically The Dreadnoughts...
's 21-9 victory over St. Helens in the 1966-67 Rugby Football League Championship final at Station Road, Swinton on 10 May 1967.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Bernard Prior played , i.e. number 9, in LeedsLeeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
' 9-7 victory over Barrow
Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders are an English professional rugby league team from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, who are coached by Dave Clark. Formed in 1875 as Barrow Football Club, the club is the oldest of the current professional sports teams in Cumbria....
in the 1957 Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final at Wembley Stadium on 11 May 1957, and Hunslet
Hunslet Hawks
Hunslet Hawks is a professional rugby league club based in Hunslet, West Yorkshire, England. The club, sometimes known as 'the Parksiders' after their former stadium, are currently champions of Championship One.-History:-Early years:...
's 16-20 defeat to Wigan
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
in the 1965 Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final at Wembley Stadium on 8 May 1965.
Club career
Bernard Prior was transferred from Leeds to Hunslet in January 1961 as part of the world record transfer fee of £13,250 for Brian ShawBrian Shaw (rugby league)
Brian Shaw was an English professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative level played for Great Britain, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hunslet, and Leeds, playing at , or , i.e...
(based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £495,000 in 2009). The deal that took Brian Shaw from Hunslet to Leeds in a cash plus player deal, included Bernard Prior and another Leeds player, Norman Burton.