George Kemel

George Kemel (birth registered first ¼ 1931[2]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes, as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.[1]

George Kemel
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Kemel
Bornfirst ¼ 1931 (age 8990)
Prescot district, England
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1951–69 Widnes 463 20 9
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1965 Great Britain 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Background

George Kemel's birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

George Kemel won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1965 against New Zealand (2 matches).[1]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

George Kemel played hooker in Widnes' 13-5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1964 Challenge Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1964, in front of a crowd of 84,488.

References

  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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