In conjunction with Saints’ Heritage Society
HERE we are with the second article in our 'Shirt Tales' quiz feature.
This superb jersey is the first time the famous red vee design was worn by St Helens RFC. The opponents were Wigan in the 1961 Challenge Cup final.
The wearer was centre to Tom van Vollenhoven that day. Who is he?
Who was the Saints’ Captain?
In which year did the club next wear the red vee jersey design at Wembley?
We'll have the answers for you at the end of the end of the next quiz.
Here are the questions and answers to the first 'Shirt Tales' quiz:
This is a Great Britain World Cup jersey from the 1957 competition in Australia. It still has ‘match-worn’ evidence on the fabric! It belongs to Saints’ oldest living international.
Who is he? Answer: Glyn Moses
Can you name his former club? Answer: Salford
When he was forced to retire in the late 1950s with a knee injury, which local lad took his place, winning a Championship medal in 1958-59? Answer: Austin Rhodes (ironically a team-mate on the 1957 Great Britain World Cup tour)
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