Nigel Barker (birth registered fourth 1955) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Miners' Welfare ARLFC, and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage No. 568), as a , i.e. number 1. Background Nigel Barker's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Playing career Barker made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 25 January 1981, during his time at Featherstone Rovers he scored twelve 3-point tries, and sixteen 4-point tries. Challenge Cup Final appearances Barker played in Featherstone Rovers' 14–12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969. Testimonial match Barker's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1991–92 season. References External links Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org Nigel Barker at marklaspalmas.blogspot.com The Story of Wembley 1983. Part I - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part II - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part III - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part IV - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part V - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part VI - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part VII - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part VIII - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part IX - a featherstone rovers blog The Story of Wembley 1983. Part X - a featherstone rovers blog 1955 births Living people English rugby league players Featherstone Rovers players Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Pontefract