English rugby league footballer
George Broughton|
Full name | George Broughton |
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Born | Leeds, England |
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Position | Wing |
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Club
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Years
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Team
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Pld
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T
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G
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FG
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P
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1949–52
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Castleford
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92
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37
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0
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0
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111
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1952–58
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Leeds
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70
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53
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159
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Total
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162
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90
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0
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0
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270
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George Broughton Jr. is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club for Castleford and Leeds, as a wing.[1]
Playing career
Challenge cup Final appearances
George Broughton Jr. played on the wing in Leeds' 9-7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957, in front of a crowd of 76,318.
Club career
George Broughton Jr. made his début for Leeds against Warrington at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 6 December 1952.[2] George Broughton Jr. was the Leeds' top try scorer during the 1955–56 season, and scored two tries in Leeds' 10-9 victory over Whitehaven in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup semi-final during the 1956–57 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 30 March 1957.
George Broughton Jr. is the son of the rugby league footballer; George Broughton.
Outside rugby league
Following his retirement from rugby George Broughton Jr. became the landlord of the now demolished Chained Bull public house in Moortown.
References
- ^ a b "Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk". leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk. 2009-12-31. Archived from the original on 2008-11-17. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
- ^ Dalby, Ken (1955). The Headingley Story - 1890-1955 - Volume One - Rugby. The Leeds Cricket, Football & Athletic Co. Ltd ASIN: B0018JNGVM
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