George Broughton Jr.
George Broughton Jr. | |
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| Occupation(s) | Rugby league footballer, publican |
| Years active | 1940s–1950s |
| Known for | Playing for Castleford and Leeds rugby league clubs |
George Broughton Jr. is a former English professional rugby league athlete who competed during the 1940s and 1950s, representing both Castleford and Leeds, mainly occupying the position of a .
Challenge Cup Final appearances
In the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 11 May 1957, Broughton Jr. featured as a for Leeds in their narrow 9-7 triumph against Barrow. The match attracted an audience of 76,318 during the 1956–57 season.
Club career
Broughton Jr. made his first appearance for Leeds facing Warrington at Headingley, Leeds, on 6 December 1952. He finished as Leeds' leading try scorer in the 1955–56 campaign and notably crossed the try line twice in their 10-9 semi-final victory over Whitehaven during the 1956–57 Challenge Cup at Odsal Stadium, Bradford, on 30 March 1957.
Genealogical information
He is the son of former rugby league player George Broughton.
Outside rugby league
Following his retirement from professional rugby league, George Broughton Jr. took on the role of landlord at the Chained Bull public house located in Moortown, which has since been demolished.