Dennis Horner (rugby league)

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Dennis Horner
Personal information
Full nameDennis Horner
Bornc. 1924
DiedNovember 1978 (aged 53–54)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1948–54 Wakefield Trinity 64 2 0 0 6

Dennis Horner (birth unknown), was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 565), as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career[edit]

County Cup Final appearances[edit]

Dennis Horner played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 17-3 victory over Keighley in the 1951 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 27 October 1951.[1]

Notable tour matches[edit]

Dennis Horner played in Wakefield Trinity's match against Australia during the 1952–53 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France at Belle Vue, Wakefield in 1952.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9

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