Kevin Harkin
Kevin Harkin | |
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| Born | January 30, 1952 Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Rugby league footballer (retired), Publican |
| Years active | 1960s–1980s |
| Known for | Playing for Wakefield Trinity, York, Hull FC; representing Wide Bay Division |
Kevin Harkin (born 30 January 1952) is a retired English professional rugby league athlete whose career spanned from the 1960s through the 1980s. Throughout his playing days, he represented the Wide Bay Division at the representative level and competed for several clubs, including two separate periods at Wakefield Trinity, as well as Sunshine Coast, York, and Hull FC. His primary positions on the field were as a or .
Background
Kevin Harkin's birth was officially recorded in Wakefield, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Representative appearances
During the 1974 Great Britain Lions tour, Harkin represented the Wide Bay Division in a match against the touring Great Britain side.
Championship final appearances
Harkin took part in Hull FC's 8–23 defeat by Widnes in the Premiership Final of the 1981–82 Rugby Football League season. This match was held at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on 15 May 1982, with an audience of 12,100 spectators.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
In the 1982 Challenge Cup Final at London's Wembley Stadium on 1 May 1982, Harkin played as stand-off for Hull FC during their 14–14 draw against Widnes, witnessed by 92,147 fans. He was substituted by Tony Dean in the subsequent replay. Additionally, he appeared as stand-off in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final on 7 May at Wembley, where Hull FC narrowly lost 12–14 to Featherstone Rovers. During this game, he was replaced by Terry Day after a collision, with an attendance of 84,969.
County Cup Final appearances
Playing as scrum-half, Harkin contributed to Hull FC's 18–7 triumph over Bradford Northern in the Yorkshire Cup Final held at Elland Road, Leeds on 2 October 1982.
Players No.6/John Player Trophy Final appearances
Harkin featured as scrum-half for Wakefield Trinity in their 11–22 loss to Halifax during the 1971–72 Players No.6 Trophy Final at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on 22 January 1972 before a crowd of 7,975. Later, he appeared off the bench substituting Tony Dean in Hull FC's 12–4 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1981–82 John Player Trophy Final at Headingley, Leeds on 23 January 1982.
Notable tour matches
On 14 November 1978, Harkin played for York in a match against the visiting Australia side at Clarence Street, York. The game took place under temporary floodlights and resulted in a 2-29 defeat for York.
Club career
While representing Wakefield Trinity, Harkin accumulated fifteen tries worth three points each and one try valued at four points.
Genealogical information
Kevin Harkin is related as a cousin to fellow rugby league players Paul Harkin and Terry Harkin.
Honoured at York
He has been inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' of York in recognition of his contributions to the club.
Outside rugby league
Following his retirement from professional rugby league, Kevin Harkin became landlord of The Weavers Arms located at 33 Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield.
External links
- (archived) Statistics at hullfc.com