Keith Cotton

Keith Cotton (birth registered first ¼ 1942 [1]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1970s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 424), as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4, and coached at club level for Featherstone Rovers.

Keith Cotton
Personal information
Full nameKeith Cotton
Bornfirst ¼ 1942 (age 77–78)
Pontefract, England
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1961–72/73 Featherstone Rovers 137+24 20 0 0 60
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1976–77 Featherstone Rovers 57 37 2 18 65

Background

Keith Cotton's birth was registered in Pontefract, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Cotton made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 4 November 1961, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1972–73 season.[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Cotton played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 17-12 victory over Barrow in the 1966–67 Challenge Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1967, in front of a crowd of 76,290.

County Cup Final appearances

Cotton played right-centre, i.e. number 3, in Featherstone Rovers' 7-23 defeat by Leeds in the 1970–71 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1970–71 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 21 November 1970.

Testimonial match

Cotton's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1973–74 season.

Coaching career

Championship appearances

Cotton was the coach in Featherstone Rovers' victory in Championship during the 1976–77 season.

County Cup Final appearances

Cotton was the coach in Featherstone Rovers' 12-16 defeat by Leeds in the 1976–77 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1976–77 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 16 October 1976, and was the coach in the 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977–78 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.

References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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