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John Fleming

1919 – 1984

English rugby league footballer and coach

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Lived 1919 – 1984 (aged 64). John Fleming was a British rugby league player.

John Fleming (30 October 1921 – 9 July 1972) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wigan (two spells), Batley (World War II guest), Warrington, and Widnes, as a , or , and played on the in the 12–5 victory over Dewsbury in the Championship Final second-leg during the 1943–44 season at Crown Flatt, Dewsbury on Saturday 20 May 1944.

Widnes Fleming played in Widnes' 0–19 defeat by Warrington in the 1949–50 Challenge Cup Final during the 1949–50 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 6 May 1950.

Leigh Fleming finished his career with Leigh. He won the 1955 Lancashire Cup final with the club, having been on the losing side on his previous three Lancashire Cup final appearances.

International honours Jackie Fleming won caps for England while at Warrington in 1948 against France (2 matches), and Wales, in 1949 against Wales, and France, and while at Widnes 1951 against France.

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John Herbert Fleming, Jackie Fleming

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Fleming?

English rugby league footballer and coach

When was John Fleming born?

John Fleming was born on 9 September 1919 in Warrington.

When did John Fleming die?

John Fleming died on 2 August 1984 in Appleton.

What was John Fleming's occupation?

John Fleming was a rugby league player.

What nationality was John Fleming?

John Fleming was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Fleming

· Wikidata: Q6233434

· DBpedia: Jackie Fleming

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