What sport was founded at the George Hotel, Huddersfield in 1895?
George Hotel, Huddersfield George Hotel, Huddersfield The George Hotel in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, is a Grade II listed building famous as the birthplace of rugby league football in 1895. The 60 bed hotel was built in 1851 and closed in January 2013, with the receivers looking for a new buyer. The three-star rated George Hotel, which has an Italianate façade, was designed by William Walker. The Victorian era hotel was built around 1851. It was in the George Hotel, Huddersfield on 29 August 1895 that 21 Lancashire and Yorkshire clubs held a meeting and by a majority of 20 to 1 voted
George Cook (footballer, born 1895) With the arrival of forwards Jack Holliday and Billy Scott, Cook departed Brentford in the summer of 1932. Cook dropped into non-league football and signed for Birmingham & District League side Colwyn Bay United in the summer of 1932. Bishop Auckland Huddersfield Town George Cook (footballer, born 1895) George William "Billy" Cook (27 February 1895 – 31 December 1980) was an English professional football inside left, best remembered for his spells with Huddersfield Town and Aston Villa. Cook was born in Evenwood, County Durham and began his career with spells as a youth at Evenwood Juniors and Trindle Juniors and