Wilf Copping - (Player Details)

Wilf Copping: # 70 MOT 100 Greatest LUFC Players Ever

Wilf Copping (1939-1942) (1937-1950)

Born Barnsley 1909, Wilf was the original Iron Man. Renowned for his fair but bone-jarring tackles he was also a long throw expert. Joining LUFC in 1929, he was part of the formidable all English International half back line of Edwards-Hart-Copping. Winning his first cap in 1933 he was signed by Arsenal a year later, securing 2 championships and one FA Cup medal before returning to Leeds in 1939. He retired in 1942. He was capped 20 times by England, including 7 times while at LUFC.