Hi

As I understand it, the throw-in rule was changed in 1895 to require
the player to stand with both feet behind the line and to use a
two-handed throw.

I can't be categorical about this, my old reference books are buried
at the moment, but the latter seems a plausible change to restrict
the effectiveness/distance of the throw?

From the Sunderland point of view, I wouldn't have said Wilson was the
dominant member of the 1890s team (players such as Doig, Campbell and
Millar would have a greater claim, I think), but certainly a key
member over several seasons.

Purely anecdotal, but Wilson (who worked in Ayrshire after he retired
from football) did, accordingly to a contemporary report, walk to
Carlisle then got a train to Sunderland to see the 1912 Cup Tie
against West Brom (Sunderland's greatest pre-WW1 crowd).

Hope this helps

Dave

On Friday, February 29, 2008, 2:10:47 PM, agreenwo12 wrote:

> I am doing some research on this player from the 1890s and into the
> early 20th century. He was noted for his tremendous throw ins, he
> was on 3 championship Sunderland teams (1892, 1893, 1895)at one point
> he was considered the most dominate player on the most dominate team.
> I have read some things about having to change the rule because of his
> throw-ins, but from what I can find the throw-in rule was established
> around 1872. Can anybody shed some light on this. also looking for
> photos of him from his playing days in the Bristol area, thanks.

> Art

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