George Lewis (rugby league) explained
| George Lewis |
| Fullname: | George Lewis |
| Club1: | Castleford |
| Year1start: | 1929 |
| Year1end: | 45 |
| Appearances1: | 373 |
| Tries1: | 19 |
| Goals1: | 373 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 11 |
| Points1: | 825 |
| Year2start: | 1945 |
| Appearances2: | 1 |
| Tries2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| New: | yes |
| Retired: | yes |
| Updated: | 18 April 2017 |
George Lewis was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Castleford, and Featherstone Rovers (World War II guest), as a .[1] [2] [3]
Playing career
County League appearances
George Lewis played in Castleford's victories in the Yorkshire League during the 1932–33 season, and 1938–39 season.[4]
Challenge Cup Final appearances
George Lewis played in Castleford's 11–8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.[5]
Club career
George Lewis made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 14 April 1945.[6]
External links
Notes and References
- Book: David . Smart . Andrew . Howard . 1 July 2000 . Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History . The History Press Ltd. . 978-0752418957.
- Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120529064419/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=524. 29 May 2012.
- Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
- Web site: Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time). thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php. 16 February 2012.
- Web site: Sat 4th May 1935 - Challenge Cup - Neutral Ground - 39,000. thecastlefordtigers . 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084420/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/viewreport.php?page=report&id=1206. 16 February 2012.
- Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press.
