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Alfred Burnell

1924 – 2019

English rugby league footballer

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About Alfred Burnell

Lived 1924 – 2019 (aged 94–95). Alfred Burnell was a British rugby league player.

Alfred Burnell (14 June 1924 – 25 August 2019), also known by the nickname of "Ginger", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England, Yorkshire and British Empire XIII, and at club level for Hunslet and Leeds (World War II guest), as a .

In his later years, he lived in Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales. He died aged 95 in St James's University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and his funeral took place at St Wilfred's Parish Church, Pool-in-Wharfedale, on 12 September 2019.

International honours Burnell won caps for England while at Hunslet in 1950 against France, in 1951 against Wales, and France, in 1952 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hunslet in 1951 against New Zealand (2 matches), and in 1954 against New Zealand.

He also played once in the British Empire XIII team.

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1924, Hunslet
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred Burnell?

English rugby league footballer

When was Alfred Burnell born?

Alfred Burnell was born in 1924 in Hunslet.

When did Alfred Burnell die?

Alfred Burnell died on 25 August 2019.

What was Alfred Burnell's occupation?

Alfred Burnell was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Alfred Burnell?

Alfred Burnell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Burnell

· Wikidata: Q4722390

· DBpedia: Alf Burnell

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