RETRO SPORT - Remembering Central Park
Remembering the former home of Wigan Warriors, Central Park, Wigan. Built in 1902, the most famous rugby league ground in the world closed its doors for the final time on Sunday September 5 1999, 96 years and 364 days after the first game against Batley was played.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 27th Mar 2022, 12:30 BST
Central Park, Wigan
1. RETRO - Central Park
The last Wigan team to play at Central Park, 1999 Photo: Frank Orrell
2. Retro - Central Park
Wigan forward Bill Ashurst scoring a diving try during a league match against Oldham at Central Park on Friday 8th of October 1971. Wigan won 28-13. Photo: Frank Orrell
3. RETRO - Central Park
Cheeky fans cop a free view from the newly constructed bridge on River Way at the side of Central Park on May 10th 1987 to watch Wigan v Halifax. Wigan won the game 18-0 Photo: Gary Brunskill
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