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World Cup -
Golden Lions - Alan Prescott
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Alan Prescott as born on the 17th June 1927 in Widnes.
Saints signed him from Halifax on the 11th. January 1949 and he made his
first team debut four days later against Belle Vue Rangers. His final
appearance for the Club was against Halifax on the 19th. March 1960. He
retired from playing but followed Jim Sullivan as the Saints’ coach.
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World Cups (1) - Great Britain 1957
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Captain and Lance Todd winner at Wembley in 1956, Alan captained Lancashire and
Great Britain in the same season. He will always be remembered for leading his
side to victory over Australia at Brisbane in 1958,
having broken his arm after just four minutes. Alan played 404 games for the
club, 14 times for Lancashire, 12 for England and made 31 Great Britain
appearances.
Alan coached the Saints to Lancashire Cup success and a Wembley win over Wigan
in 1961. Alan Prescott was one of the all-time greats of Rugby League.
Alan Prescott was a stalwart for the club playing over 400 matches as a prop.
In 404 matches for the Saints Alan scored 31 tries, kicked no goals for a total
points aggregate of 93 points.
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