Keith Bridges (1929 – 23 February 2014) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Sharlston Rovers, Wakefield Trinity, and Castleford, as a .David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
Background Keith Bridges' birth was registered in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was raised in Sharlston, he worked as a miner , and as self-employed construction worker, he lived on Kimberley Street, Featherstone , and he died aged 84 in Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
County Cup Final appearances Keith Bridges played in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/aLindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
Club career Keith Bridges made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 21–13 victory over Swinton at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 30 October 1954, and he played last match for Wakefield Trinity in the 14–14 draw with Castleford at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 25 December 1956.
Personal life Keith Bridges is the father of the former rugby league footballer, John Keith Bridges.
References
External links Search for "Bridges" at rugbyleagueproject.org
Photograph 'Autographs 1958-59 - Castleford 1958/59 season. Barry Walsh...' at castigersheritage.com Photograph 'Autographs 1960s - Undated 1960s autographs - Ken Pye...' at castigersheritage.com Photograph 'Autographed programme 1959 - 7 May 1959 Castleford v Harry Street's XIII Charlie Howard Testimonial Match official programme front page' at castigersheritage.com Photograph 'autographed programme 1961 - 18 March 1961 Castleford v Hull KR' at castigersheritage.com Photograph '7 March 1959. Away v HKR RLC Cup 2nd Round lost 20-0' at castigersheritage.com Photograph '12 December 1959. Away v Leeds lost 29-15' at castigersheritage.com Photograph 1959-1960' at castigersheritage.com (same photograph as archive.castigersheritage.com/?d=true&i=606) Photograph '1959-1960' at castigersheritage.com (same photograph as archive.castigersheritage.com/?d=true&i=605&z=5) Photograph '1960-1961' at castigersheritage.com