Ernest Winter
# Ernest Winter

Ernest Winter (4 February 1910 – fourth ¼ 1970) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England, Rugby League XIII and Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 92) (two spells, including the second as a World War II guest), and Hunslet, as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.

## Background

Ernest Winter's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and his death aged 60 was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

## Playing career

### International honours

Ernest Winter won a cap for England while at Featherstone Rovers in 1933 against Other Nationalities.

### County honours

Ernest Winter won caps for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1932–33 season against Cumberland and Lancashire.

### Championship final appearances

Ernest Winter played left-centre, i.e. number 4, and scored a try in Hunslet's 8-2 victory over Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1937–38 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 30 April 1938.

### Club career

Ernest Winter made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 1 March 1930.

