12 Facts About Tom Askin

Thomas C Askin was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Tom Askin played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers, Leeds, Castleford and Newcastle.

Tom Askin was born in Knottingley, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Tom Askin, who came from Knottingley, made his debut for Featherstone Rovers on 21 March 1925, after the club had spotted him playing for Knottingley Rovers.

Tom Askin was suspended from playing for three matches in early 1927 following an ill-tempered December game against Wakefield Trinity in which he and three other players were sent off.

Tom Askin transferred to Castleford on 13 November 1930, with The Leeds Mercury commenting that he had "rarely touched his best form in Leeds colours and it may be that now he is nearer the district in which he learned his football he will display the ability which gained him a place in the last tour team".

Tom Askin was joined at Castleford by his brother, Ambrose, who made his debut against Hull FC on 26 March 1932, a match in which Tom was unable to play due to injury.

In September 1938, Tom Askin returned to Featherstone on loan from Castleford.

Tom Askin won caps for Great Britain in 1928, when he played three matches against Australia and a further three against New Zealand.

In 1971, Tom Askin, then involved with Doncaster, was appointed as a replacement for Brian Snape on the RFL selection panel.

Tom Askin married Aubuary Stephenson of Whitley Bridge at Kellington Parish Church on 16 August 1933.

Tom Askin was elected to Knottingley council as an Independent Municipal Association candidate in May 1954.