Name Don Close | ||
Donald "Don" Close is a former Coal miner, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
Contents
- International honours
- Challenge Cup Final appearances
- County Cup Final appearances
- Testimonial match
- References
International honours
Don Close won a cap for Great Britain while at Huddersfield in 1967 against France.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Don Close played hooker in Huddersfield's 6-12 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1962 Challenge Cup Final during the 1961–62 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 12 May 1962, in front of a crowd of 81,263.
County Cup Final appearances
Don Close played hooker in Huddersfield's 10-16 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1960 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1960–61 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday, 29 October 1960.
Testimonial match
Don Close's Testimonial match at Huddersfield took place in 1968.