Geoff Pryce

Geoffrey Winston Pryce (17 July 1961 - 5 December 2020) was an English former rugby league footballer, most associated with York. Originally a winger, he occasionally played centre, and later in his career he moved into the second row. He was also known to play as an emergency hooker. [4]

Geoff Pryce
Personal information
Full nameGeoffrey Winston Pryce. [1]
Born(1961-07-17)17 July 1961
Bradford, England
Died5 December 2020(2020-12-05) (aged 59)[2][3]
Bradford, England
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1980–92 York

Background

Geoff Pryce was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Career

He signed for York in 1980 from Bradford amateur club Queensbury by Bill Kirkbride. He made his debut on 28 December 1980 against Swinton.

He was a member of the side that gained promotion 1981 and 1986 and was a member of the side that reached the semi final of the 1984 Rugby League Challenge Cup.

As at 1 August 1980, Pryce had made 234 appearances and scored 90 tries for York. In total, for York, he played 271 games (and 15 as substitute), scoring 101 tries, in total 374 points.

He is an inductee into both the York Hall Of Fame and the York Legends Roster.

Representative Honours

He gained no international honours at senior level. He represented Great Britain Under 19 and Yorkshire Under 18.

He scored a hat trick on his Yorkshire debut on 26 May 1982 in a 22–21 win over Lancashire at Leigh.

Family

He is a member of a well known Bradford rugby league playing family, including Leon Pryce, Dennis Pryce, Karl Pryce and Waine Pryce.

Style Of Play

Best known for his tremendous strength, he was a strong runner, often taking several tacklers to stop him. His style of play made him a fans’ favourite.

References
  1. York RL. Geoff Pryce Testimonial Brochure. 1990. P11
  2. "Club statement: Geoff Pryce RIP". York City Knights. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  3. Standford, Mark (6 December 2020). "Bradford-born rugby league star Geoff Pryce dies after covid battle". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  4. York RL. Geoff Pryce Testimonial Brochure. 1990. P1 – 40
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