Wilf George Explained

Wilf George
Fullname:Wilfred George
Birth Date:1960 1, df=y
Birth Place:Trinidad and Tobago
Club1:Huddersfield
Year1start:1981
Year1end:85
Appearances1:73
Tries1:32
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:110
Club2:Widnes
Year2start:1985
Year2end:86
Appearances2:22
Tries2:6
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:24
Club3:Halifax
Year3start:1986
Year3end:91
Appearances3:138+3
Tries3:75
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:300
Club4:Batley
Year4start:1992
Appearances4:5
Tries4:1
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:4
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]

Wilfred "Wilf" George (born 24 January 1960) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Huddersfield, Widnes, Halifax, and Batley, as a .[2]

Playing career

Early career

George was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and was raised in Huddersfield.[3] He made his debut for Huddersfield in April 1981. He was signed by Widnes in 1985 for a fee of around £18,500.[4]

Halifax

George was signed by Halifax in February 1986 for a fee of £13,000.[5] He played 10 games for Halifax in the remainder of the 1985–86 season, scoring two tries, the second being in the last League game of the season against Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 20 April 1986, when a 13-13 draw at Thrum Hall clinched the Championship.

George played and scored the first try of the match in Halifax's 19-18 victory over St. Helens in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987.

George played in Halifax's 12-24 defeat by Wigan in the 1989–90 Regal Trophy Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 13 January 1990.[6]

Post-playing career

After retiring from playing, George became a referee at amateur level. He has been a member of the Rugby Football League's disciplinary committee since 1997.[7]

Personal life

Wilf George is the father of the rugby league footballers; Marcus George, and Luke George.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Fletcher . Raymond . Howes . David . Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1991-92 . 1991 . Queen Anne Press . London . 978-0-356-17852-3 . 113–114.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Black History Month: Looking back on 5 players who helped to shape Widnes' history . Widnes Vikings . 2023-10-01 . 2024-04-01.
  4. News: Winter men find summer break all too short . Huddersfield Daily Examiner . 4 June 1985 . 16 . . subscription.
  5. News: George on move again . The Guardian . 14 February 1986 . London . 29 . .
  6. Web site: 13th January 1990: Wigan 24 Halifax 12 (Regal Trophy Final). wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.
  7. Web site: On-Field Disciplinary . Rugby Football League . 18 July 2023.