- Date of Birth14 / 02 / 1863
- Died16 / 12 / 1897
- Lions Tours1888
- International CapsEngland
- Lions Origin ClubsYorkshire, Batley
Tommy Haslam’s place in rugby folklore is assured with history crediting him as being the inventor of the dummy pass – a move which is crucial to the modern game.
The Batley player was one of two full-backs picked to Tour Australia and New Zealand in 1888 along with Arthur Paul.
Batley won the Yorkshire Cup with Haslam starring from full-back, while he was also a Yorkshire county regular.
In 1888, he played in 29 matches in total for the Lions, scoring 11 tries.