As Wigan Warriors celebrate their Heritage Day against Huddersfield Giants at the DW Stadium this Friday night, 8pm kick off, the Club can confirm that England International hooker Michael McIlorum was the 1,000th player to pull on the famous Cherry & White shirt.
Michael was made aware of this honour when he was presented with Heritage Number 1,000 on Tuesday at the Club's Training Ground at Orrell as Club Legend Billy Boston awarded the current squad their Heritage Numbers.
McIlorum has made over 150 appearances for the Warriors since making his debut against Harlequins in the Challenge Cup back in 2007 and has progressed through the Club's Academy set-up to become one of the first names on the Warriors team sheet.
Speaking about the news that his Heritage Number is 1,000, Michael told us,
"It was a shock and a real honour when it was announced I was the 1,000th player to represent this great Club. There have been some great names, some fantastic players and Rugby League legends who have played for this Club over the years and I am just the lucky one who has this milestone.
"It was fantastic to see Billy Boston on Tuesday and we all appreciated he took the time out to come up to Orrell to speak to all the boys."
http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news
McIlorum Named Heritage Number 1,000
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josie andrews
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McIlorum Named Heritage Number 1,000
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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josie andrews
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Has anyone seen the rest of this list?
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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keptinthedarkfans
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No but would love to see it.Wonder who number 1 was.josie andrews wrote:Has anyone seen the rest of this list?
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IMO only 1 x No.1 = Ellery.keptinthedarkfans wrote:No but would love to see it.Wonder who number 1 was.josie andrews wrote:Has anyone seen the rest of this list?
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who was number 666?
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Sean Longmedlocke wrote:who was number 666?
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Aaron C. Rescue
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medlocke wrote:who was number 666?
'Owd Nick' Du Toit ?
"Are you a jew by any chance ?", "No, a tree fell on me"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet...unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet...unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
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Heritage Day The Wigan Way
A special edition of The Wigan Way Match programme is on sale at the Stadium tonight as the top two in Super League meet head to head in what could be one of the games of the season,The result of this one looks certain to go a long way in deciding who finishes top of the table at the end of the regular season.
It is a very special evening as the Club celebrates it's 2013 Heritage Game with a large numer of former players welcomed back to the DW Stadium.
To mark this the Club have this week revealed details of their Heritage Numbers with every player who has played for the First Team recognised with a number in chronological debut order and in tonight's programme for the first time there is a full list of these numbers and players.
Also tonight we have the usual popular features, we get the thought's of Owner and Chairman Ian Lenagan and Head Coach Shaun Wane as well as a look at tonight's opponents In Opposition, Ticket and Travel information for Catalan and Wembley and well as what's been happening on Wigan TV, View from the Bridge, Lovett's Lyrics and the very popular Kris Radlinski column.
Don't miss out, make sure you get your copy from sellers around the Stadium or from the Club Shop next to Reception in the West Stand where you will also find a range of special Wembley items also now on sale.
http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news
A special edition of The Wigan Way Match programme is on sale at the Stadium tonight as the top two in Super League meet head to head in what could be one of the games of the season,The result of this one looks certain to go a long way in deciding who finishes top of the table at the end of the regular season.
It is a very special evening as the Club celebrates it's 2013 Heritage Game with a large numer of former players welcomed back to the DW Stadium.
To mark this the Club have this week revealed details of their Heritage Numbers with every player who has played for the First Team recognised with a number in chronological debut order and in tonight's programme for the first time there is a full list of these numbers and players.
Also tonight we have the usual popular features, we get the thought's of Owner and Chairman Ian Lenagan and Head Coach Shaun Wane as well as a look at tonight's opponents In Opposition, Ticket and Travel information for Catalan and Wembley and well as what's been happening on Wigan TV, View from the Bridge, Lovett's Lyrics and the very popular Kris Radlinski column.
Don't miss out, make sure you get your copy from sellers around the Stadium or from the Club Shop next to Reception in the West Stand where you will also find a range of special Wembley items also now on sale.
http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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josie andrews
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An encouragement to buy the programme 
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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wiggydoran
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Numbers for Players i have found on the Wigan web site and Wigan fans face book page:
Shaun Edwards 801
Dean Bell 830
Boston 553
Billy Benson 1
Kris Radlinski 885
Eric Ashton 563,
Jim Sullivan 287
Ken Gee 384,
Joe Egan 411,
Brian McTigue 530,
Ellery Hanley 822,
Andy Gregory 833,
Andy Farrell 870
Frano Botica 855,
Michael Mcllorum 1000
Brett Dalles 929
Martin Offiah 872
Shaun Edwards 801
Dean Bell 830
Boston 553
Billy Benson 1
Kris Radlinski 885
Eric Ashton 563,
Jim Sullivan 287
Ken Gee 384,
Joe Egan 411,
Brian McTigue 530,
Ellery Hanley 822,
Andy Gregory 833,
Andy Farrell 870
Frano Botica 855,
Michael Mcllorum 1000
Brett Dalles 929
Martin Offiah 872