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If
ever a comet blazed across the Rugby Football firmament of Hartlepool and left
a trail of light which will ever remain visible,without being unmindful of other
"great uns",surely this distinction will be the perogative of Bob
Oakes.
After a couple of seasons at Hartlepool Trinity he joined Rovers
in 1890, making a forceful impression that at 19 he was a member of the county
side. His chief asset was his infectious enthusiasm for the game, to give his
all and never spare himself for the sake of the side, urging them to follow
his insatible desire for success. Bob Oakes was Rovers seventh INTERNATIONAL
and sixth to to be honoured by inclusion in the Barbarian side.
| 1888 |
Played for Hartlepool Trinity
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| 1890-99 |
Joined Rovers.Captain 6 yrs.Durham County cap.North Cap and 8 England
caps
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| 1902-04 |
Joined Headingly.Captained the team.Hon Treasurer for 12 yrs.
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| 1907-08 |
Appointed Hon. Secretary of the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union
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| 1922-24 |
President of the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union
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| 1933-34 |
President of the Rugby Football Union
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| 1941 |
Conferment of Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Hartlepool
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25 yrs a member of the English Selection Committee
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| 1952 |
The Final Whistle-"to live in the hearts we leave behind-is
not to die" |
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