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| Full name | Jack Lendill | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1934-02-02)2 February 1934 Leeds, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | November 2021 (aged 87) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Stand-off | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jack Lendill (2 February 1934 – November 2021) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at club level for Leeds, as a centre or stand-off.
Background
Lendill was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Lendill played stand-off in Leeds' 9-7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957, in front of a crowd of 76,318.
Club career
Lendill made his début for Leeds against Bradford Northern on Saturday 23 January 1954, he scored a game-changing try just before half-time in the 16-10 victory over Halifax during the 1956–57 Challenge Cup quarter-final match at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 9 March 1957, his last try for Leeds came against Hunslet in 1959.
Genealogical information
Lendill's first marriage to Joan (née Shaw) was registered during first ¼ 1958 in Leeds district. His second marriage was to Valerie (née Thompson) in San Francisco, California, May 1969. Jack Lendill is the older brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s for Leeds, Peter Lendill.
References
- "Leeds Rhinos mourn 1957 Challenge Cup winner Jack Lendill". Yorkshire Evening Post. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk". leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 17 November 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
External links
- Search for "Lendill" at rugbyleagueproject.org
- History of Leeds Rugby League Club Archived 16 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- Vote for the greatest number eight prop of all time
- 1951-1960: Golden Boy arrives