John Marsden (rugby league)

John L. Marsden (28 January 1953) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 520), as a fullback, or wing, i.e. number 1, or, 2 or 5.

John Marsden
Personal information
Full nameJohn L. Marsden
Born (1953-01-28) 28 January 1953
Pontefract, England
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1974–85 Featherstone Rovers 130+27 23 0 0 69
Source: [1]

Playing career

Marsden made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Monday 25 March 1974.[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Marsden played right wing, i.e. number 2, in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

County Cup Final appearances

Marsden played fullback in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.

Testimonial match

Marsden's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1983–84 season.

References
  1. Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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