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Edward Campbell

1943 – 2015

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1943 – 2015 (aged 71–72). Edward Campbell was a rugby league player.

Edward "Ted" Campbell (third ¼ 1943 – 27 July 2015) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (two spells), and York, as a .

Background Ted Campbell's birth was registered in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died after a long illness aged 71 in Royston, South Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Championship final appearances Ted Campbell played at in Wakefield Trinity's 21–9 victory over St. Helens in the Championship Final replay during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton on Wednesday 10 May 1967.

County Cup Final appearances Ted Campbell played at in Wakefield Trinity's 18–2 victory over Leeds in the 1964 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 31 October 1964.

Club career Ted Campbell made his début for Wakefield Trinity during August 1962, he made his last appearance for Wakefield Trinity (in his first spell) during February 1970, made his début for Wakefield Trinity (in his second spell) during February 1973, he made his last appearance for Wakefield Trinity (in his second spell) during the 1975–76 season.

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Born
1943, Wakefield
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Campbell?

English rugby league footballer

When was Edward Campbell born?

Edward Campbell was born in 1943 in Wakefield.

When did Edward Campbell die?

Edward Campbell died on 27 July 2015 in Royston.

What was Edward Campbell's occupation?

Edward Campbell was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Campbell

· Wikidata: Q5342199

· DBpedia: Edward Campbell (rugby league)

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