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    Augustus "Gus" John Ferdinand Risman (21 March 1911 – 17 October 1994) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s through to the 1950s, [1] and coached in the 1940s through to the 1970s. A devastating three-quarter who also played at fullback, and stand-off, Risman was born in Cardiff, brought up in Barry where ...

  2. Learn about the remarkable career of Gus Risman, a Welsh-born player and coach who played 868 games and scored 4036 points in Rugby League. He led Workington Town to their first Championship and Challenge Cup titles in 1950 and 1952.

  3. Oct 18, 1994 · Augustus John Ferdinand Risman, rugby league footballer: born Cardiff 21 March 1911; married (two sons); died Workington 17 October 1994. ONLY his fellow-countryman Jim Sullivan comes close...

  4. Apr 29, 2016 · Gus Risman was not only unique in rugby league, he was unique in world sport. This was truly remarkable man. Gus was discovered playing club rugby union by Frank ‘Bucket’ Young, the great Welsh full-back who played for Leeds and toured with the first Lions in 1910.

  5. It was the start of one of the greatest careers in the history of rugby league. Over the next 24 years he won four Rugby League Championships, went to Wembley three times, picked up five Lancashire League titles and three Lancashire Cup winners medals. He was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1988.

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  7. Apr 18, 2016 · Billy Boston and Gus Risman are the first two inductees in the newly formed Welsh Rugby League Hall of Fame. Wigan legend Boston and former Great Britain captain Risman - both originally from...

  8. Jul 27, 2023 · Gus Risman, born on March 23, 1911, was the son of Latvian immigrants who settled in Tiger Bay. Risman is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players produced by Wales. He captained...

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