Dennis Horner (rugby league)

Dennis Horner (birth unknown), was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 565), as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.

Dennis Horner
Personal information
Full nameDennis Horner
Bornc.1924
DiedNovember 1978
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Apr 1948–53/54 Wakefield Trinity 64 2 0 0 6

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Dennis Horner played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 17-3 victory over Keighley in the 1951 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 27 October 1951.[1]

Notable tour matches

Dennis Horner played in Wakefield Trinity's match against Australia during the 1952–53 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France at Belle Vue, Wakefield in 1952.

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References

  1. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
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