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.

George Shepherd
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Shepherd
BornCrofton, England
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1964–69 Wakefield Trinity 114

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.

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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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