Leonard Garbett (1919 – 2009) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, and

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ed in the 1950s. He played at club level for Castleford ( Heritage № 174),David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport – Castleford Rugby League – A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. and coached at club level for Castleford.

Background

Len Garbett's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, in 1986. He served in World War II. Len Garbett wrote and privately published a 160-Page soft-backed book entitled 'Castleford R.L.F.C. A Sixty Years History 1926 – 1986', and he died aged 89–90.

Playing career

County League appearances

Len Garbett played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1938–39 season.

Coaching career

Club career

Len Garbett was the

of Castleford, his first game in charge was on Saturday 18 August 1956, and his last game in charge was on Saturday 30 November 1957.

Genealogical information

Len Garbett's marriage to Susan (

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Liversidge)
birth registered
during third ¼ in Pontefract district) was registered during third ¼ 1942 in Pontefract district. They had children; Ian D. Garbett
birth registered
during second ¼ in Pontefract district), and Roy Garbett
birth registered
during second ¼ in Pontefract district).

References

External links

Search for "Garbett" at rugbyleagueproject.org

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