About Alan Tennant
Lived 1930 – 1997 (aged 66). Alan Tennant was a rugby league player.
Alan Tennant (30 September 1930 – 20 February 1997) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as a .
Playing career
Tennant made his début for Featherstone Rovers against Dewsbury at Crown Flatt, Dewsbury on Saturday 25 December 1948, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers against Huddersfield during December 1959.
Challenge Cup Final appearances Tennant played at in Featherstone Rovers' 12-18 defeat by Workington Town in the 1952 Challenge Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 19 April 1952, in front of a crowd of 72,093.
Testimonial match Tennant's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1958–59 season.
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Who was Alan Tennant?
English rugby league footballer
When was Alan Tennant born?
Alan Tennant was born on 30 September 1930.
When did Alan Tennant die?
Alan Tennant died on 20 February 1997.
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Alan Tennant was a rugby league player.
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