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Gordon Haynes

1928 – 2015

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 86). Gordon Haynes was a British rugby league player and accountant.

Gordon Haynes (21 December 1928 – 4 July 2015) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Swinton and Oldham as a .

Background Haynes was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England. He played amateur rugby league for Latchford Albion before signing for Swinton.

International honours Haynes represented Great Britain while at Swinton in April 1956 against France (non-Test match) at Odsal Stadium, Bradford. Great Britain won 18-10 in front of a crowd of 10,453.

Along with William "Billy" Banks, Edward "Ted" Cahill, Keith Holliday, William "Billy" Ivison, Robert "Bob" Kelly, John McKeown, George Parsons and Edward "Ted" Slevin, Gordon Haynes' only Great Britain appearance came against France prior to 1957, these matches were not considered as Test matches by the Rugby Football League, and consequently caps were not awarded.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gordon Haynes?

English rugby league footballer (1928-2015)

When was Gordon Haynes born?

Gordon Haynes was born on 21 December 1928 in Warrington, Earlestown.

When did Gordon Haynes die?

Gordon Haynes died on 3 July 2015.

What was Gordon Haynes's occupation?

Gordon Haynes was a rugby league player and accountant.

What nationality was Gordon Haynes?

Gordon Haynes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gordon Haynes

· Wikidata: Q16225560

· DBpedia: Gordon Haynes

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