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George Langfield (12 January 1922 — 21 May 1984 (aged 62)) birth registered in Pontefract district, was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, and 1950s, playing at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, St. Helens, and Hull, as a scrum-half/halfback, i.e. number 7.
Contents
- County honours
- Challenge Cup Final appearances
- County Cup Final appearances
- Club career
- Genealogical information
- References
County honours
George Langfield won caps playing Scrum-half/Halfback for Yorkshire while at Castleford in the 5-2 victory over Australia at Leeds' stadium on 24 November 1948, the 0-14 defeat by Cumberland at Workington Town's stadium on 6 April 1949, the 21-8 victory over Cumberland at Hull's stadium on 26 September 1949, and the 13-22 defeat by Lancashire at Warrington's stadium on 5 October 1949.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
George Langfield played scrum-half/halfback in St. Helens' 10-15 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1953 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952-53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953.
County Cup Final appearances
George Langfield played scrum-half/halfback, and scored a conversion in St. Helens' 5-22 defeat by Leigh in the 1952 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 November 1952.
Club career
George Langfield made his début for St. Helens against Whitehaven on Saturday 2 February 1952, he played his final match for St. Helens against Barrow.
Genealogical information
George Langfield's marriage [1] to Lillian (née Wagstaff) was registered during July→September 1947 in Pontefract district. They had children; Patricia A. Langfield (birth registered during January→March 1948 (age 68–69) in Pontefract district).