David Hall (born 14 January 1954) is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers and

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, as a goal-kicking or .

Playing career

International honours

Dave Hall won caps for

while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1984 against France (2 matches).

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Dave Hall played in Hull Kingston Rovers' 10-5 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1979–80 season at

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on Saturday 3 May 1980, in front of a crowd of 95,000, and played in the 9-18 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1980–81 season at

on Saturday 2 May 1981, in front of a crowd of 92,496.

County Cup Final appearances

Dave Hall played in Hull Kingston Rovers' 7-8 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1979–80 season at Fartown Ground,

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on Saturday 8 November 1980, and played (replaced by substitute Steve Hartley) in the 12-29 defeat by

in the 1984–85 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Boothferry Park,

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on Saturday 27 October 1984.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Dave Hall played , and scored 4- goals in Hull Kingston Rovers' 26-11 victory over St. Helens in the

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Final during the 1977-78 season at Craven Park,

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on Tuesday 13 December 1977, and played in the 3-13 defeat by

in the

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Final during the 1979–80 season at The Boulevard,

on Tuesday 18 December 1979. The record for the most goals in a

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Final is 4- goals, and is jointly held by;

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, and Dave Hall.

John Player Trophy Final appearances

Dave Hall played in Hull Kingston Rovers' 4-12 defeat by

in the 1981–82 John Player Trophy Final during the 1981–82 season at Headingley,

on Saturday 23 January 1982.

Testimonial match

Dave Hall's Testimonial match at Hull Kingston Rovers took place in 1981.

Genealogical information

Dave Hall is the father of the rugby league footballer; Craig Hall.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Dave 1954 births Living people English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Hull Kingston Rovers players Place of birth missing (living people) Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league centres Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league locks Wakefield Trinity players