Ken Kellett

Kenneth Kellett (c. 1946 (1946) – c. 1989) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Fryston ARLFC and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 499), as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Ken Kellett
Personal information
Full nameKenneth Kellett
Bornc. 1946 (1946)
Diedc. 1989 (aged 42–43)
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1970–83 Featherstone Rovers 351+7 124 0 0 372

Playing career

Kellett made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Tuesday 29 September 1970, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1982–83 season.[1]

Championship appearances

Kellett played in Featherstone Rovers' victory in Championship during the 1976–77 season.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Kellett played left wing, i.e. number 5, in Featherstone Rovers' 33-14 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1973 Challenge Cup Final during the 1972–73 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 12 May 1973, in front of a crowd of 72,395, and played left wing in the 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

Kellett played left wing, i.e. number 5, in Featherstone Rovers' 12-16 defeat by Leeds in the 1976 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1976–77 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 16 October 1976, and played left wing in the 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

Kellett's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1980–81 season.

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