Crown Springs celebrate after beating Ince Rose Bridge 26-22 in the final of the Ken Gee Cup on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park. Crown Springs celebrate after beating Ince Rose Bridge 26-22 in the final of the Ken Gee Cup on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park.
Crown Springs celebrate after beating Ince Rose Bridge 26-22 in the final of the Ken Gee Cup on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan amateur rugby through the years

By Michelle Adamson
Published 25th Apr 2022, 12:30 GMT
We have been plundering the sporting archives of the Wigan Observer and Wigan Post and have come up with this treasure trove of images from Wigan amateur rugby over the years

We hope it brings back plenty of memories!

Crown Springs celebrate after beating Ince Rose Bridge 26-22 in the final of the Ken Gee Cup on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park.

. 1988

Crown Springs celebrate after beating Ince Rose Bridge 26-22 in the final of the Ken Gee Cup on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Action from the Ken Gee Cup Final between Crown Springs and Ince Rose Bridge on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park. Crown Springs were the surprise winners 26-22.

. 1988

Action from the Ken Gee Cup Final between Crown Springs and Ince Rose Bridge on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park. Crown Springs were the surprise winners 26-22. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Orrell St. James ARLFC with the trophy after beating Crown Springs 26-14 in the Ken Gee Cup Final at Central Park on Saturday 22nd of May 1993.

. 1993

Orrell St. James ARLFC with the trophy after beating Crown Springs 26-14 in the Ken Gee Cup Final at Central Park on Saturday 22nd of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Action from Springfield v Pilkington Recs in the Ken Gee Cup Amateur Rugby League semi-final at Central Park on Monday 11th of June 1973.

. 1973

Action from Springfield v Pilkington Recs in the Ken Gee Cup Amateur Rugby League semi-final at Central Park on Monday 11th of June 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Hindley celebrate winning the Ken Gee Cup Final after beating St. Pat's "A" team 16-12 at Orrell on Sunday 10th of June 2001.

. 2001

Hindley celebrate winning the Ken Gee Cup Final after beating St. Pat's "A" team 16-12 at Orrell on Sunday 10th of June 2001. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Hindley in possession against St. Cuthberts in a North West Counties Division 2 match on Saturday 3rd of March 2001. Hindley won 8-7.

. 2001

Hindley in possession against St. Cuthberts in a North West Counties Division 2 match on Saturday 3rd of March 2001. Hindley won 8-7. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Andy Higham looks to attack for North West Counties League Division Five champions Wigan Keepers Bulldogs against Bolton Mets on Saturday 20th of March 2004. Keepers rounded off their league programme with a 12-4 victory.

. 2004

Andy Higham looks to attack for North West Counties League Division Five champions Wigan Keepers Bulldogs against Bolton Mets on Saturday 20th of March 2004. Keepers rounded off their league programme with a 12-4 victory. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Hindley's joint captains Dave Benson and Mick Hurst and coach Steve Holland celebrate with the trophy after winning the Ken Gee Cup Final beating St. Pat's "A" team 16-12 at Orrell on Sunday 10th of June 2001.

. 2001

Hindley's joint captains Dave Benson and Mick Hurst and coach Steve Holland celebrate with the trophy after winning the Ken Gee Cup Final beating St. Pat's "A" team 16-12 at Orrell on Sunday 10th of June 2001. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Action from the Ken Gee Cup Final between Crown Springs and Ince Rose Bridge on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park. Crown Springs were the surprise winners 26-22.

1. 1988

Action from the Ken Gee Cup Final between Crown Springs and Ince Rose Bridge on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park. Crown Springs were the surprise winners 26-22. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Orrell St. James ARLFC with the trophy after beating Crown Springs 26-14 in the Ken Gee Cup Final at Central Park on Saturday 22nd of May 1993.

2. 1993

Orrell St. James ARLFC with the trophy after beating Crown Springs 26-14 in the Ken Gee Cup Final at Central Park on Saturday 22nd of May 1993. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Action from Springfield v Pilkington Recs in the Ken Gee Cup Amateur Rugby League semi-final at Central Park on Monday 11th of June 1973.

3. 1973

Action from Springfield v Pilkington Recs in the Ken Gee Cup Amateur Rugby League semi-final at Central Park on Monday 11th of June 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Hindley celebrate winning the Ken Gee Cup Final after beating St. Pat's "A" team 16-12 at Orrell on Sunday 10th of June 2001.

4. 2001

Hindley celebrate winning the Ken Gee Cup Final after beating St. Pat's "A" team 16-12 at Orrell on Sunday 10th of June 2001. Photo: Frank Orrell

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