Geoff Pimblett

Geoffrey Pimblett (11 May 1944 – 19 February 2018), also known by the nickname of "Pimmer" was an English professional rugby league and rugby union footballer whose career rose to prominence in the 1970s. He played for St Helens as a goal-kicking and captain, and also represented England internationally. He was the first player to win both the Lance Todd and the Harry Sunderland trophies.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances Pimblett played in St. Helens' 8–2 victory over Rochdale Hornets in the 1971 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1971-72 season at Headingley, Leeds on Tuesday 14 December 1971, played , and scored two goals in the 22–2 victory over Dewsbury in the 1975 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1975-76 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 16 December 1975, played in the 26–11 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1977 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1977–78 season at Craven Park, Hull on Tuesday 13 December 1977, and played , and scored two goals in the 13–7 defeat by Widnes in the 1978 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1978–79 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 12 December 1978.

Club career By profession, Geoff Pimblett was a history teacher at Grange Park (later merged with Rivington to become Broadway High, later absorbed by Cowley School), he signed for St. Helens from rugby union with St. Helens RUFC (now named Liverpool St Helens F.C.) in early 1971 aged 26. Initially playing somewhat of a utility back role with the club, he soon established himself at fullback, and later, as goal-kicker.

International honours Pimblett played , and scored a try, and 9-goals for England while at St Helens' in the 60–13 victory over Wales in the 1978 European Championship at Knowsley Road, St Helens on Sunday 28 May 1978, with 9-goals he set a new record for most goals in a match for England.

Retirement and death After retiring, Geoff Pimblett became the president of the Saints' Past Players Association. He died on 19 February 2018 at the age of 73.

His grandson Josh Simm is a professional player with St. Helens.