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Gus Risman (1911 - October 17, 1994) is a true rugby league legend. A devastating three-quarter, Risman was born in Cardiff and played rugby union in South Wales as a schoolboy before being offered a trial by Salford. He made his debut for them on August 31, 1929. He impressed and went on to enjoy great success with the club. He won 17 caps for Great Britain and finished his career at Workington, remarkably leading them to Challenge Cup glory, as player-coach, at the age of 41 in 1952. He retired as a player in 1954 after a career spanning 25 years. He later coached Oldham and Bradford and was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1988.
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