Keith Howe (birth unknown) is a former
rugby union and professional
rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for
Rodillians RUFC (
Old Boys of
Rothwell Grammar School), and club level rugby league (RL) for
Castleford (
Heritage No. 473), as a or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4.
[Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ]
Playing career
County League appearances
Keith Howe played in
Castleford's victory in the
Yorkshire County League during the
1964–65 season.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Keith Howe played right-, i.e. number 3, in
Castleford's 11–6 victory over
Salford in the
1969
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Challenge Cup
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Final during the
1968–69 season at
Wembley Stadium,
London on Saturday 17 May 1969, in front of a crowd of 97,939.
County Cup Final appearances
Keith Howe played , i.e. number 2, in
Castleford's 11-22 defeat by
Leeds in the
1968
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Yorkshire County Cup
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Final during the
1968–69 season at
Belle Vue,
Wakefield on Saturday 19 October 1968.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances
Keith Howe played , i.e. number 2, in
Castleford's 7-2 victory over
Swinton in the
1966
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* January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko.
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BBC2 Floodlit Trophy
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Final during the
1966–67 season at
Wheldon Road,
Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966.
Career records
Along with
Chris Young of
Hull Kingston Rovers, with 34-
tries, Keith Howe was the top try-scorer in the
Championship First Division during the
1966–67 season.
References
External links
Search for "Howe" at rugbyleagueproject.orgKeith Howe Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com
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Living people
Castleford Tigers players
English rugby league players
Place of birth missing (living people)
Rugby league centres
Rugby league wingers
English rugby union players
Year of birth missing (living people)