George Brown (rugby league, Batley)
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George Brown is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Batley and Leeds (World War II guest), as a second-row.
Playing career
Leeds
George Brown played right-second-row in Leeds' 15–10 victory over Halifax in the 1941–42 Challenge Cup Final during the 1941–42 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford, in front of a crowd of 15,250.[3]
International honours
George Brown won a cap for England while at Batley in 1945 against Wales.
References
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: George Brown". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "History of Leeds Rugby League Club". britishrugbyleague.blogspot.co.uk. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
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- Army XIII rugby league players
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- Place of birth missing (living people)
- Rugby league second-rows
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