John George Langfield (12 January 1922 – 21 May 1984) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford (

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), St. Helens, Hull FC and Bramley, as a goal-kicking , and occasional .

Background

George Langfield was born in Pontefract, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he lived in Park Dale, ( Castleford) , and he died aged 62 in Beverley, Humberside, England.

Playing career

Langfield made his début for Castleford in the 7-2 victory over Bramley at Barley Mow, Bramley on Saturday 6 April 1946, he played his last match for Castleford in the 10-29 defeat by Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Tuesday 25 December 1951, he made his début for St. Helens in the 5-7 defeat by Whitehaven at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 2 February 1952, and he played his last match for St. Helens in the 21-17 victory over

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at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Wednesday 9 September 1953.

County Cup Final appearances

Langfield played , and scored a goal in St. Helens' 5–22 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1952–53 season at

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on Saturday 29 November 1952.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Langfield played scrum-half in St. Helens' 10–15 defeat by Huddersfield in the

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Final during the 1952–53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953.McCorquodale, London S.E (25 April 1953). ''The Rugby League Challenge Cup Competition – Final Tie – Huddersfield v St. Helens – Match Programme''. Wembley Stadium Ltd. ISBN n/a

County honours

Langfield won caps playing scrum-half for Yorkshire while at Castleford in the 5–2 victory over

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at Leeds' stadium on 24 November 1948, the 0–14 defeat by

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at Workington Town's stadium on 6 April 1949, the 21–8 victory over

at Hull FC's stadium on 26 September 1949, and the 13–22 defeat by Lancashire at Warrington's stadium on 5 October 1949.

Genealogical information

Langfield's marriag

to Lillian ( Given name#Name at birth, née Wagstaff) was registered during third 1947 in Pontefract district. They had children; Patricia Ann Langfield (married name Barry) (birth registered during first in Pontefract district).

References

External links

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