Introduction

Albert Goldthorpe is, was and always will be a legend wherever the sport of rugby league is played for he was a true sportsman. He was Leeds' first sporting superstar, so says author Bryan Smith in his book 4 Cups to Fame.

Albert made his first team debut for Hunslet in 1888 and after making over 700 appearances played his final game in 1910. He was captain of the team that achieved the unprecedented feat of winning all four cups in 1908.

To the locals he was a hero in an age when heroes really were just that!

These pages illustrate how Albert has been remembered in the modern era and also recall some his his great achievements.

A detailed biography of Albert and his four brothers who all played rugby for Hunslet can be found on the Goldthorpe family website along with much more historical and family information, images of memorabilia, match reports and Goldthorpe Cup information.