Christopher Young (rugby league)

Christopher "Chris" C. Young (first ¼ 1945[2] – 19 December 2016) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage No.), as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.[1]

Christopher C. Young
Personal information
Full nameChristopher C. Young
Bornfirst ¼ 1945
Hull district, England
Died (aged 71)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Hull Kingston Rovers 163+1 85 0 0 255
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1967 Great Britain 5 2 0 0 6
As of 15 June 2012
Source: [1]

Background

Chris Young's birth was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, he died aged 71 from cancer,[3] and his funeral service took place at Haltemprice Crematorium, Hull, at 1.30pm on Wednesday 28 December 2016, followed by a reception at the Half Moon public house, Skidby.

Playing career

International honours

Chris Young won caps for Great Britain while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1967 against Australia (3 matches), and France (2 matches).[1]

Chris Young was selected for the Great Britain Squad whilst at Hull Kingston Rovers for the 1968 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. However, along with Derek Edwards of Castleford, he did not participate in any of the three matches.

County Cup Final appearances

Chris Young played right wing, i.e. number 2, and scored a try in Hull Kingston Rovers' 25-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1966 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1966, played right wing in the 8-7 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1967 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 14 October 1967.

Career records

Along with Keith Howe of Castleford, with 34-tries, Chris Young was the top try-scorer in the Championship First Division during the 1966–67 season.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. Westmorland, Gareth (15 December 2016). "Tributes as former Hull KR winger Chris Young passes away". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
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