Charlie Armitt Explained

Charlie Armitt
Fullname:Charles Armitt
Birth Date:10 January 1926
Birth Place:Salford, England
Club1:Swinton
Year1start:1947
Year1end:53
Club2:Huddersfield
Year2start:1953
Year2end:54
Club3:Blackpool Borough
Year3start:1954
Year3end:≥57
Teama:Lancashire
Teamb:England
Yearbstart:1949
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]

Charles Armitt (10 January 1926[3] – 17 April 2004) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, Huddersfield and Blackpool Borough as a .[1]

Background

Charlie Armitt's birth was registered in Salford district, England. He died from cancer in 2004, aged 78.[4]

Playing career

Club career

Armitt debuted for Swinton in 1947.[5] He was transferred from Swinton to Huddersfield in July 1953.[6] A year later he transferred to Blackpool Borough.[7]

Representative honours

Armitt won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1949 against Other Nationalities.[2] He also played for Lancashire.

Personal life

Charlie Armitt was the son of the rugby league footballer; Tommy Armitt.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk. englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203031632/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Armitt&submit=Go&c=England. 1 January 2018. 3 December 2013.
  3. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2012. 1 January 2013.
  4. Web site: Farewell to a Lion-hearted gentle giant . Manchester Evening News . 3 March 2024 . 29 April 2004.
  5. Web site: The Heritage Numbers - Part 3 . Swinton Lions . 18 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170621210314/http://www.swintonlionsrlfc.com/news/158 . 21 June 2017 . 1 June 2016.
  6. Book: 1953 Fartown Rugby League Yearbook. H.C. & A.C. Supporters Club. 39.
  7. Book: 1955 Fartown Rugby League Yearbook. H.C. & A.C. Supporters Club. 21.