George Lewis (rugby league)

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George Lewis
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Lewis
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1929–45 Castleford 3731937311825
1945Featherstone Rovers (guest)10000
Total3741937311825

George Lewis was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Castleford, and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage No. 237) (World War II guest), as a fullback, i.e. number 1. [1] [2] [3]

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Playing career

County League appearances

George Lewis played in Castleford's victories in the Yorkshire County League during the 1932–33 season, and 1938–39 season. [4]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

George Lewis played fullback in Castleford's 11–8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000. [5]

Club career

George Lewis made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 14 April 1945. [6]

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References

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