Jack Brennan (rugby league) explained

Jack Brennan
Birth Place:Wigan, England
Club1:Blackpool Borough
Club2:Salford
Year2start:1959
Year2end:70
Appearances2:329
Tries2:70
Goals2:3
Points2:216
Club3:Warrington
Year3start:1970
Year3end:71
Appearances3:3
Tries3:1
Goals3:0
Points3:3
Teama:Lancashire
Yearastart:1958
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]

Jack Brennan is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a . Born in Wigan, Brennan began his career at Blackpool Borough, and went on to play for Salford and Warrington. He also represented Lancashire.

Career

Club career

Brennan started his rugby league career with Blackpool Borough, joining the club at the age of seventeen. In August 1959, he joined Salford for a fee of £5,000.

In 1969, he played in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium against Castleford, which Salford lost 6–11. He joined Warrington during the 1970–71 season, but retired after only three appearances for the club.

Representative career

Brennan made two appearances for Lancashire in 1958 whilst at Blackpool Borough, losing both games to Yorkshire.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Platt. Darrell. A History of Salford Rugby League Club. 1991. Salford Rugby League Club. 202.
  2. Web site: Brennan, Jack. Warrington Guardian. 6 August 2017.
  3. News: Mather. Harold. Yorkshire thoroughly, outplay Lancashire: Yorke kicks ten effortless goals. The Manchester Guardian. 25 September 1958. 9.
  4. News: Mather. Harold. Yorkshire grit decisive in championship play-off: Misfortune harasses Lancashire. The Manchester Guardian. 30 October 1958. 12.