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George Broughton Jr.

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George Broughton
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Broughton
BornLeeds, England
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1949–52 Castleford 92 37 0 0 111
1952–58 Leeds 70 53 159
Total 162 90 0 0 270
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George Broughton Jr. is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club for Castleford and Leeds, as a wing.[1]

Playing career

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Challenge cup Final appearances

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George Broughton Jr. played on the wing 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

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George Broughton Jr. made his début for Leeds against Warrington at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 6 December 1952.[2] George Broughton Jr. was the Leeds' top try scorer during the 1955–56 season, and scored two tries in Leeds' 10-9 victory over Whitehaven in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup semi-final during the 1956–57 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 30 March 1957.

Genealogical information

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George Broughton Jr. is the son of the rugby league footballer; George Broughton.

Outside rugby league

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Following his retirement from rugby George Broughton Jr. became the landlord of the now demolished Chained Bull public house in Moortown.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk". leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk. 2009-12-31. Archived from the original on 2008-11-17. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  2. ^ Dalby, Ken (1955). The Headingley Story - 1890-1955 - Volume One - Rugby. The Leeds Cricket, Football & Athletic Co. Ltd ASIN: B0018JNGVM
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