We have wound back the clock 40 years for this picture special of Wigan RLFC stars in action in 1983.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 12th Mar 2023, 12:30 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2023, 07:38 BST
RETRO – 1983
5. 1983
Wigan full-back Barry Williams leaps above challengers in a league match against Widnes at Central Park on Sunday 27th of February 1983.
The match was a 6-6 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan prop Brian Case battles through the St. Helens defence in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on 1st of April 1983 which Wigan won 13-6. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan winger Henderson Gill glides in for a try against Leeds in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 20th of March 1983.
Wigan won 19-5. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan stand-off Martin Foy looks for a gap against St. Helens watched by Brian Case in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on 1st of April 1983 which Wigan won 13-6.
Attempting to lay a hand on Foy from the right is future Wigan star forward Andy Platt. Photo: Frank Orrell