About Derek Whitehead
Lived 1944 – 2025 (aged 81). Derek Whitehead was a British rugby league player.
Derek Whitehead (14 February 1944 – 5 April 2025) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC (in Pendlebury), Swinton, Oldham and Warrington, as a goal-kicking .
Background Whitehead was a pupil at Cromwell Road Secondary Modern School for Boys in Pendlebury from 1955 to 1959. He died in Swinton, Greater Manchester on 5 April 2025, at the age of 81.
Playing career
International honours Whitehead won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1971 against France (2 matches), and New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Derek Whitehead?
English rugby league footballer
When was Derek Whitehead born?
Derek Whitehead was born on 14 February 1944.
When did Derek Whitehead die?
Derek Whitehead died on 7 April 2025.
What was Derek Whitehead's occupation?
Derek Whitehead was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Derek Whitehead?
Derek Whitehead was British.
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