Harry Bedford (rugby)
# Harry Bedford (rugby)

Harry Bedford (1866 – January 1929) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Batley, and Morley as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Thursday 29 August, Batley was a rugby union club.

## Background

Harry Bedford was born in Gildersome, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 61 in Roundhay, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

## Playing career

Harry Bedford won caps for England while at Batley in 1889 against New Zealand Natives, and in 1890 against Scotland, and Ireland.

