Background
He was born in Pontefract district.
He was born in Pontefract district.
Ambrose Askin"s funeral took place at Street Botolph"s Church, Knottingley. Challenge Cup final appearances
Askin played Left-wing, id est (that is) number 5, and scored a try in Castleford"s 11-8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup final during the 1934-1935 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935. County League appearances
Ambrose Askin played in Castleford"s victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1932-1933 season.
Club career
Ambrose Askin signed for Featherstone Rovers in 1939, but the outbreak of World World War II meant he didn"t have the opportunity play for them, and injuries sustained in the Battle of Dunkirk ended his rugby career.
After the end of World World War II, Ambrose Askin became a fish fryer in Knottingley, living at 4 Cardwell Terrace, Foundry Lane, Knottingley. Askin"s marriage to Mary Ann Burden (birth registered April→June 1915 in Pontefract district) was registered during January→March 1934 in Pontefract district They had three daughters.
Mary East. (birth registered July→September 1934 in Pontefract district), Ellen (birth registered October→December 1936 in Pontefract district), and Stephanie L. (birth registered July→September 1944 in Pontefract district).