David Creasser

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Dave Creasser
Personal information
Born (1965-06-18) 18 June 1965 (age 57) [1]
Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1983–92 Leeds
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1985–88 Great Britain 4010020
Source: [2]

David Creasser (born 18 June 1965) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA) Young Lions (alongside Garry Schofield), and Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds, Keighley Cougars and Bramlsy, as a goal-kicking centre. [2] [3] [4]

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Playing career

Club career

Creasser made his début for Leeds in the 30–14 victory over Batley in the 1983–84 Yorkshire Cup first-round match during the 1983–84 season at Mount Pleasant, Batley on 4 September 1983. [3]

Creasser played centre, and scored five goals in Leeds' 18–10 victory over Widnes in the 1983–84 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan on 14 January 1984, and played stand-off, and scored a try, and three goals in the 14–15 defeat by St. Helens in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on 9 January 1988.[ citation needed ]

Creasser was forced to retire after the 1991–92 season at the age of 27 due to persistent shoulder injuries. [5] His Testimonial match took place in October 1993 when Leeds played New Zealand in the 1993 Kiwis tour. [6] [7]

International honours

David Creasser won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in 1985 against France (2 matches), in 1987 against France, and in 1988 against France. [2]

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