Brian Jefferson (birth unknown), also known by the

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of "Bootsie", is an English former

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, and professional

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footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Moortown RUFC (in Moortown,

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), and representative level rugby league (RL) for

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, and at club level for

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, as a , i.e. number 1.

Background

Brian Jefferson was a pupil at Blenheim School, Woodhouse,

in .

Playing career

International honours

Brian Jefferson won a cap for

(RL) while at Keighley in 1968 against Wales.

Testimonial match

Brian Jefferson's Testimonial match at

took place in

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Career records

Brian Jefferson holds Keighley's "Most points a career" record with 2,116-points scored over 13-seasons.Edgar, Harry (2008). ''Rugby League Journal Annual 2009 age-61'. Rugby League Journal Publishing.

References

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