Cuthbert Cuddy Pennington | |||||||
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Biography of Cuthbert Cuddy Pennington |
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HERITAGE NO : Cuthbert Pennington CUDDY Cuthbert, universally know as Cuddy, was a a local legend in the early years of the twentieth century. He was born in St Helens on the 23rd of April 1874. The Saints lost by 7 points to 3 that day despite a great try by Peter Dale. By trade, Cuddy was a rope maker. We believe that he made an early appearance for the Saints against Wigan on the 25th of April, 1895 at the age of 22. He later was signed by Wigan. He married Agnes Hulse in 1895 and they went on to have four children. By trade, Cuddy was a rope maker but he also toiled down the coal mine. Cuddy died in St. Helens in October 1957 at the age of 83. NORTHERN UNION ERA Following a spell away from the club Cuddy returned in December 1907 to renew his love affair with the Saints. He was a reliable kicker and his contributions helped the Saints to victory in several matches. Indeed he kicked 30 goals for the team and chipped in with six tries as well. At the age of 34 he played his final official first team match for the club against Bradford Northern in September 1908. However his contributions were far from over. Cuthbert remained on the Saints` register of players and one month shy of his 43rd birthday he played for the first team in the away victory over Broughton Rangers in April 1917 in the War Emergency League. Although Cuddy finally hung up his boots, he remained with the club and became the trainer. His characteristic flat cap and steely grin can be observed on team photographs from the 1920s. |
Date | Match | Pos | Opponents | Comp | Venue | FT | FTO | T | G | DG | ||
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25th Apr 1895 | -- | L |
8 | Wigan* | FR | H | 3 | 7 | VIEW |
*Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub. |
WINS : | LOSSES : 1 | DRAWS : |
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