Syd Abram


Sydney "Syd" Abram was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Wigan, and Bramley, as a, or, i.e. number 3 or 4, 6, or 7.

Background

Syd Abram was born in Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 81 in Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Syd Abram played either, or, and scored a try in Wigan's 13-2 victory over Dewsbury in the 1929 Challenge Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1929, in front of a crowd of 41,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Syd Abram played in Wigan's 5-4 victory over Widnes in the 1928 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.

Playing career

Syd Abram made his début for Wigan, and scored a try in the 35-2 victory over Widnes at Lowerhouse Lane, Widnes on Saturday 23 October 1926, he scored his last try for Wigan in the 3-9 defeat by Widnes at Naughton Park, Widnes on Saturday 26 March 1932, and he played his last match for Wigan in the 5-23 defeat by Salford at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 27 August 1932.

Genealogical information

Syd Abram's marriage to Eliza Ellen was registered during third ¼ 1930 in Wigan district, they lived at 9 Burlington Street, Hindley. They had children; William Thomas Abram an engineer, of 44 George Street, Hindley, and Helen R. Abram.