Malcolm Alker, a former captain of Salford, passed away at the age of 45, according to the Salford Red Devils.
Alker played his whole professional career for Salford, making 292 games between 1997 and 2010.
At the age of just 21, he was named the team’s captain for the first time in 2000.
In addition to representing Lancashire in 2002, his performances for Salford throughout the 2000s eventually gained him international recognition.
Alker went on to become a talented No9 in the Super League and even played for England twice during his career.
“All our thoughts are with Malcolm’s family and friends at this difficult time,” Salford Red Devils stated.
statement from the Red’s
It is with huge sadness that Salford Red Devils confirm the passing of former-Salford captain, Malcolm Alker.
Alker made 292 appearances for Salford between 1997 and 2010, spending his entire professional career with our club. Firstly named captain in 2000 at just 21 years-old, the hooker would eventually become Salford’s full-time captain.
in addition to representing Lancashire in 2002, his performances for Salford throughout the 2000s eventually gained him international recognition, receiving a call up and pulling on an England shirt on two occasions.
All our thoughts are with Malcolm’s family and friends at this difficult time.
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