I got to be quite friendly with Jack Robinson. His son played for Ince St Williams at the same age as my grandson who played for Blackbrook They also met up playing for Wigan and St Helens Schools . Being a Wigan shareholder I often watched those matches in the company of Jack and got to know him quite well. When my grandson was eleven Jack wanted to sign him but my son wouldn't countenance the idea .Somewhere I have a photo of my grandson sat between Jack and Grahame West. Five years later when my son offered, Jack said they had already signed young half backs in Billy Edwards and Luke Robinson and there was no longer room for another. To my everlasting regret my grandson then signed for St Helens.
As I said I got to know Jack quite well and always found him to be a perfect gentleman. He was passionate about Wigan RLFC. Thank you sir and rest in peace.
Statistics: Posted by Singing Warrior — Thu May 07, 2020 12:12 pm
