Name George Clinton | ||
George Clinton (birth registered 1924 — 2010) birth registered in Pontefract district, was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, and 1950s, and coached in the 1950s, and 1960s, playing at club level for Castleford, and coaching at club level for Castleford.
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BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances
George Clinton was the coach in Castleford's 4-0 victory over St. Helens in the 1965 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1965–66 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 14 December 1965, in the 7-2 victory over Swinton in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966, and in the 8-5 victory over Leigh in the 1967 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 16 January 1968.
Outside of rugby league
George Clinon was also a long-serving cricketer with Glasshoughton Cricket Club, after retiring as a player he represented the club as an umpire in the Pontefract Cricket League, and was a regular supporter of Glasshoughton's teams. George Clinton's funeral took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Castleford, at 10:45 on Monday 25 January 2010.
Genealogical information
Clinton's marriage to Lily (née Newbould) (birth registered during July→September 1925 in Pontefract district) was registered during January→March 1947 in Pontefract district They had children; Maureen Clinton (birth registered during January→March 1950 (age 66–67) in Pontefract district), Kathryn M. Clinton (birth registered during January→March 1954 (age 62–63) in Pontefract district), Martin Clinton (birth registered during April→June 1955 (age 61–62) in Pontefract district).