George Shepherd (rugby league)
George Shepherd is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 691), as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
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| Full name | George Shepherd | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Crofton, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
George Shepherd was born in Crofton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Championship Final appearances
George Shepherd played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 17-10 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the Championship Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 4 May 1968.[1]
Challenge Cup Final appearances
George Shepherd played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 10-11 defeat by Leeds in the 1968 Challenge Cup "Watersplash" Final during the 1967–68 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1968, in front of a crowd of 87,100.[1]
County Cup Final appearances
George Shepherd played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 18-2 victory over Leeds in the 1964 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 31 October 1964.
References
- Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9