GB international rugby league footballer (1931–2021)
George Kemel Full name George Kemel Born 1930 or 1931Prescot , Merseyside, England Died 14 October 2021 (aged 90)Position Hooker
Club
Years
Team
Pld
T
G
FG
P
1951–69
Widnes
463
20
9
0
78
Representative
Years
Team
Pld
T
G
FG
P
1965–66
Lancashire
4
0
0
0
0
1965
Great Britain
2
0
0
0
0
George Kemel (1931 – 14 October 2021)[ 3] was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain , and at club level for Widnes , as a hooker .[ 1]
Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
George Kemel played hooker in Widnes ' 13–5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1964 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium , London on Saturday 9 May 1964, in front of a crowd of 84,488.
International honours
George Kemel won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1965 against New Zealand (2 matches).[ 1]
References