Rodgerson: Ralph

1921-1923 (Player Details)

Inside Forward

Born: Sunderland: 30-12-1892

Debut v Nottingham Forest (h): 23-04-1921

5’9” 12st 0lb (1921)

Rodgerson’s experience served Leeds well in their early days. He began with Pallion Institute, a local Sunderland side. He joined Burnley in the 1912-13 season but did not feature in their first team before moving to Huddersfield Town in March 1913 and made his debut for the Terriers the following season, but it was his only game before war interrupted. He played for Town after the war making a further twenty-five appearances for them as they gained First Division status. He moved to Leeds in March 1921 and managed three appearances in United’s final three games of the season in place of Jimmy Frew. He started as first choice left-back the following season but Jimmy Frew fought back to reclaim his spot for the last dozen games of the season and Rodgerson never displaced him. In October 1922 he returned to the North-East for a spell in the Wearside League, although Leeds retained his registration and in January 1923 he joined Dundee. He later went into Non-League football with Spennymoor United and Carlisle United.