About John Burnett
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 86–87). John Burnett was a British athlete.
John Burnett (1935 – 29 December 2022) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax as a .
Background Burnett was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England,
He won his first trophy with Halifax in the 1963–64 Yorkshire Cup final.
Representative honours Burnett won caps for Yorkshire while at Halifax.
Honours Burnett was a Halifax RLFC Hall of Fame inductee.
Death Burnett died on 27 December 2022, at the age of 87.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Burnett?
English rugby league footballer (1935–2022)
When was John Burnett born?
John Burnett was born in 1935 in Halifax.
When did John Burnett die?
John Burnett died in 2022.
What was John Burnett's occupation?
John Burnett was an athlete.
What nationality was John Burnett?
John Burnett was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Burnett (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Burnett. https://biography.guide/john-burnett-athlete/
MLA: "John Burnett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-burnett-athlete/.
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