Keith Bridges Explained

Keith Bridges
Birth Date:23 September 1929
Birth Place:Wakefield district, England
Club1:Wakefield Trinity
Year1start:1954
Year1end:57
Appearances1:36
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:6
Club2:Castleford
Year2start:Sep 1957
Year2end:63
Appearances2:110
Tries2:4
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:12
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:5 March 2014

Keith Bridges (1929[1] – 23 February 2014), also known by the nickname of "Bridgie", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Sharlston Rovers,[2] Wakefield Trinity, and Castleford, as a .[3] [4] [5]

Background

Keith Bridges' birth was registered in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was raised in Sharlston, he worked as a miner, and as self-employed construction worker, he lived on Kimberley Street, Featherstone, and he died aged 84 in Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.[6]

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Keith Bridges played in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.[7] [8]

Club career

Keith Bridges made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 21–13 victory over Swinton at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 30 October 1954, and he played last match for Wakefield Trinity in the 14–14 draw with Castleford at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 25 December 1956.

Genealogical information

Keith Bridges' marriage to Brenda (née Barnsley) (birth registered during second 1930 in Pontefract district) was registered during fourth 1948 in Pontefract district.[9] They had children; Gloria Bridges (birth registered during third in Pontefract district), the future rugby league footballer, John Keith Bridges, Nadine E. Bridges (birth registered during second in Pontefract district), and Beverley Bridges (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 2013. 1 January 2014.
  2. Web site: Sharlston Rovers. sharlstonrovers.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
  4. 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.
  5. Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120601225831/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=376. 1 June 2012.
  6. Web site: Obituary at announce.jpress.co.uk . 5 March 2014 . 4 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204191759/http://announce.jpress.co.uk/37501123-obituary?s_source=jpno_weeo_weeo . dead .
  7. Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  8. Lindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  9. Web site: Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.