Wednesday, 28 July 2021

UK Elite Teams By Season : 1946-50


For the summary of the seasons from 1945/46 to 1949/50, points have been allocated according to success. The league, finals, Challenge Cup, League Cup, Yorkshire Cup and Lancashire Cup are listed in that order. Back then the table consisted of up tot thirty teams, playing regionally to save on travel. I've counted the top sixteen only in any year as a maximum.

First: Wigan just ran away with this one. Four league titles, three grand finals, a Challenge Cup and four Lancashire Cups.

Second: Bradford secured two Challenge Cup victories (one above; British Pathé) and three Yorkshire Cups. Sounds underwhelming after Wigan's haul.

Third: Hudderfiled won a grand final. That's it. Obviously pretty consistent otherwise. 

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