Pat Quinn (rugby)

For the Australian rugby league footballer of the 1940s for St. George, and Sydney Roosters, see Pat Quinn (rugby league).
Pat Quinn
Personal information
Full name James Patrick Quinn
Born 19 February 1930
Widnes, Lancashire
Died 18 January 1986 (aged 55)
Leicester
Playing information
Height 1.81 m (5' 11")
Weight 84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
Rugby union
Position Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1956–56 New Brighton F.C.
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1955 British Lions 0
1954 England 5
Rugby league
Position Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1956–≥57 Leeds
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1957–≥57 Lancashire ≥1
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Pat Quinn (19 February 1930[1] — 18 January 1986 (aged 55)) born in Widnes, Lancashire, was an English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer of the 1950s, playing representative level rugby union (RU) for British Lions (non-Test matches), and England, as a Centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, and at club level for New Brighton F.C., and playing representative level rugby league (RL) for Lancashire, and at club level rugby league (RL) for Leeds, as a Fullback, i.e. number 1.

Playing career

Challenge Cup final appearances

Pat Quinn played Fullback, and scored a try in Leeds' 9-7 victory over Barrow in the 1957 Challenge Cup final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957.[2]

Outside of rugby

Pat Quinn was a teacher at Harehills County Secondary School during the 1950s.

References

  1. ↑ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "On This Day - 11 May". therhinos.co.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.

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