Joseph T. Anderson (1928 – 20 December 2014), also known by the

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of 'Ginger', was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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and

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, as a .

Background

Joe Anderson was born in

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, and his birth was registered in Tadcaster district,

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, England, he founded JT Anderson Transport Ltd of

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, he died aged 86 of

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, his funeral service took place at Holy Cross Church, Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, at 2 pm on Thursday 8 January 2015, with a committal at Pontefract Crematorium, Wakefield Road,

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at 2.45 pm, followed by a reception at The Carleton Hotel,

Playing career

County honours

Joe Anderson won

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s playing left- for

while at Castleford in the 16–8 victory over Lancashire at

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's stadium on 28 April 1953, the 16–7 victory over Cumberland at

's stadium on 5 October 1953, and the 10–18 defeat by Lancashire at

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's stadium on 14 October 1953.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Joe Anderson played left- in

' 9–7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at

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on Saturday 11 May 1957, in front of a crowd of 76,318.

County Cup Final appearances

Joe Anderson played left- in

' 15–14 victory over

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in the 1959–60 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at

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on Saturday 31 October 1959.

Club career

Joe Anderson was transferred from Castleford to Leeds on Monday 10 January 1955 for £1,700 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £96,810 in 2013), plus

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in part-exchange, he made his début for Leeds against

on Saturday 15 January 1955,Dalby, Ken (1955). ''The Headingley Story – 1890–1955 – Volume One – Rugby''. The Leeds Cricket, Football & Athletic Co. Ltd ASIN: B0018JNGVM he was transferred from Leeds to Featherstone Rovers during 1958, he made his début for

on Wednesday 20 August 1958, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1960–61 season.

Genealogical information

Joe Anderson's marriage to Marjorie ( née Turton) was registered during third 1954 in

district. They had children; Beverley J. Anderson
birth registered
fourth in

district).

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
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