Dennis Horner (rugby league)

Dennis Horner (birth unknown), was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 565), as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.

Dennis Horner
Personal information
Full nameDennis Horner
Bornc.1924
DiedNovember 1978
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Apr 1948–53/54 Wakefield Trinity 64 2 0 0 6

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Dennis Horner played hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 17-3 victory over Keighley in the 1951 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 27 October 1951.[1]

Notable tour matches

Dennis Horner played in Wakefield Trinity's match against Australia during the 1952–53 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France at Belle Vue, Wakefield in 1952.

References

  1. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
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