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Arthur Atkinson 690

Resource type: Print or Photograph (1960s)
Contributor: Malcolm Billingham
Last updated: 22/10/2018

Description: 1962 - Graham Townend (left) talking to Arthur Atkinson. Arthur is holding the ball which he kicked, at St Helens, Saturday 26th October 1929, 75 yards, being the longest successful goal kick recorded in Rugby League football. Castleford won 20 - 10 on what was Arthur's 100th first team appearance for the club.

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