David Wakefield (rugby league)

David Wakefield (4 May 1936 – 14 September 2022) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Stanley Rangers ARLFC, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 632), and Doncaster (Heritage No. 190),[1] as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.[2]

For the association footballer, see Dave Wakefield.

David Wakefield
Personal information
Full nameDavid Wakefield
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Sep 1956–60/61 Wakefield Trinity 17 1 0 0 3
1961–63 Doncaster 33 2 0 0 6
Total 50 3 0 0 9

Wakefield died on 14 September 2022, at the age of 86.[3]

References
  1. "Statistics at robterrace.com". robterrace.com. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts - A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 - 1960 [Page118]. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  3. "David Wakefield RIP". Wakefield Trinity. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.


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