Keith Bridges
Keith Bridges (1929[1] – 23 February 2014), also known by the nickname of "Bridgie", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Sharlston Rovers ARLFC,[2] Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 618), and Castleford (Heritage No.), as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.[3][4][5]
Keith Bridges prior to Castleford's 0-20 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1958–59 Challenge Cup 2nd Round match at Old Craven Park, Hull on Saturday 7 March 1959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | 23 September 1929 Wakefield district, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 23 February 2014 (aged 84) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Keith Bridges' birth was registered in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was raised in Sharlston, he worked as a miner c. 1954, and as self-employed construction worker, he lived on Kimberley Street, Featherstone c. 1954, and he died aged 84 in Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.[6]
Playing career
County Cup Final appearances
Keith Bridges played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.[7][8]
Club career
Keith Bridges made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 21-13 victory over Swinton at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 30 October 1954, and he played last match for Wakefield Trinity in the 14-14 draw with Castleford at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 25 December 1956.
Genealogical information
Keith Bridges' marriage to Brenda (née Barnsley) (birth registered during second ¼ 1930 in Pontefract district) was registered during fourth ¼ 1948 in Pontefract district.[9] They had children; Gloria Bridges (birth registered during third ¼ 1949 (age 71–72) in Pontefract district), the future rugby league footballer, John Keith Bridges, Nadine E. Bridges (birth registered during second ¼ 1957 (age 63–64) in Pontefract district), and Beverley Bridges (birth registered during first ¼ 1962 (age 58–59) in Pontefract district).
References
- "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- "Sharlston Rovers". sharlstonrovers.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
- "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- Obituary at announce.jpress.co.uk
- Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
- Lindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
- "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
External links
- Search for "Bridges" at rugbyleagueproject.org
- Profile at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk at the Wayback Machine (archived 1 June 2012)
- Search for "Keith Bridges" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
- Photograph 'Autographs 1958-59 - Castleford 1958/59 season. Barry Walsh…' at castigersheritage.com
- Photograph 'Autographs 1960s - Undated 1960s autographs - Ken Pye…' at castigersheritage.com
- Photograph 'Autographed programme 1959 - 7 May 1959 Castleford v Harry Street's XIII Charlie Howard Testimonial Match official programme front page' at castigersheritage.com
- Photograph 'autographed programme 1961 - 18 March 1961 Castleford v Hull KR' at castigersheritage.com
- Photograph '7 March 1959. Away v HKR RLC Cup 2nd Round lost 20-0' at castigersheritage.com
- Photograph '12 December 1959. Away v Leeds lost 29-15' at castigersheritage.com
- Photograph 1959-1960' at castigersheritage.com (same photograph as archive.castigersheritage.com/?d=true&i=606)
- Photograph '1959-1960' at castigersheritage.com (same photograph as archive.castigersheritage.com/?d=true&i=605&z=5)
- Photograph '1960-1961' at castigersheritage.com