Ken Welburn

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Ken Welburn
Personal information
Full nameKenneth Welburn
Born1929 (age 94–95)
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1948 Featherstone Rovers

Kenneth Welburn (born third quarter 1929)[1] was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 298) (captain during the 1954–55 season), as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.[2]

Playing career[edit]

Welburn made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 20 November 1948.[3]

Genealogical information[edit]

Ken Welburn's marriage to Mary H. (née Copley) was registered during first quarter 1957 in Pontefract district.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. ^ Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  3. ^ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
  4. ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.