George Langfield Explained

George Langfield
Fullname:John George Langfield
Birth Date:12 January 1922
Birth Place:Pontefract, England
Death Place:Beverley, England
Club1:Castleford
Year1start:1945
Year1end:52
Appearances1:228
Tries1:62
Goals1:370
Fieldgoals1:21
Points1:968
Club2:St. Helens
Year2start:1952
Year2end:53
Appearances2:55
Tries2:9
Goals2:205
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:437
Club3:Hull FC
Year3start:1953
Year3end:55
Club4:Bramley
Year4start:≥1955
Year4end:≥55
Teama:Yorkshire
Yearastart:1948
Yearaend:49
Appearancesa:4
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:6 February 2014

John George Langfield (12 January 1922[1] – 21 May 1984) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford (captain), St. Helens, Hull FC and Bramley, as a goal-kicking, and occasional .[2] [3]

Background

George Langfield was born in Pontefract, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he lived in Park Dale, (Castleford), and he died aged 62 in Beverley, Humberside, England.

Playing career

Langfield made his début for Castleford in the 7-2 victory over Bramley at Barley Mow, Bramley on Saturday 6 April 1946, he played his last match for Castleford in the 10-29 defeat by Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Tuesday 25 December 1951, he made his début for St. Helens in the 5-7 defeat by Whitehaven at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 2 February 1952, and he played his last match for St. Helens in the 21-17 victory over Barrow at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Wednesday 9 September 1953.

County Cup Final appearances

Langfield played, and scored a goal in St. Helens' 5–22 defeat by Leigh in the 1952 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 November 1952.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Langfield played scrum-half in St. Helens' 10–15 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1953 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953.[4]

County honours

Langfield won caps playing scrum-half for Yorkshire while at Castleford in the 5–2 victory over Australia at Leeds' stadium on 24 November 1948, the 0–14 defeat by Cumberland at Workington Town's stadium on 6 April 1949, the 21–8 victory over Cumberland at Hull FC's stadium on 26 September 1949, and the 13–22 defeat by Lancashire at Warrington's stadium on 5 October 1949.[5]

Genealogical information

Langfield's marriage http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=DqRKX%2FADGlLIOQINo1jXlg&scan=1 to Lillian (née Wagstaff) was registered during third 1947 in Pontefract district.[6] They had children; Patricia Ann Langfield (married name Barry) (birth registered during first in Pontefract district).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  2. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport – Castleford Rugby League – A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
  3. Web site: Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time). thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php. 16 February 2012.
  4. McCorquodale, London S.E (25 April 1953). The Rugby League Challenge Cup Competition – Final Tie – Huddersfield v St. Helens – Match Programme. Wembley Stadium Ltd. ISBN n/a
  5. Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120429133059/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=518. 29 April 2012.
  6. Web site: Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.