John Burnett (rugby league)
John Burnett (birth registered first ¼ 1935) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax (Heritage № 656) (captain), as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.
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Background
John Burnett was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England,[1] he was a pupil at Battinson Road School (now Mount Pellon Primary Academy), Halifax, and he was the chairman of The Shay Redevelopment Appeal committee that had the task of raising £140,000 towards the cost of the first stage redevelopment c. 1998.
Playing career
Championship Final appearances
John Burnett played, and was captain, in Halifax's 15-7 victory over St. Helens in the Championship Final during the 1964–65 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 22 May 1965.[2]
Club career
John Burnett made his début for Halifax on Saturday 16 January 1954, and he played his last match for Halifax on Saturday 15 April 1967.
Honoured at Halifax RLFC
John Burnett is a Halifax RLFC Hall of Fame inductee.[1]
References
- "Halifax Hall of Fame". halifaxrlfc.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- Edgar, Harry (2008). Rugby League Journal Annual 2009 [Page-55]. Rugby League Journal Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9548355-4-5