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John Malpass

d. 2005

English rugby league footballer and coach

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About John Malpass

John Malpass was a rugby league player.

John "Johnny" Malpass (31 May 1916 – January 2005) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s, and coached in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity, as a or , and coached at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Assistant coach then Head coach), and Featherstone Rovers.

Background John Malpass was born in Featherstone, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career County honours John Malpass won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity.

County Cup Final appearances John Malpass played at in Wakefield Trinity's 2-9 defeat by York in the 1936–37 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1936–37 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1936.

Club career John Malpass made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 7 January 1933, he made his début for Wakefield Trinity during August 1936.

Coaching career County Cup Final appearances John Malpass was the coach in Featherstone Rovers' 0-10 defeat by Halifax in the 1963–64 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 2 November 1963.

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Important facts

Born
Featherstone
Died
2005
Occupation

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Malpass?

English rugby league footballer and coach

When was John Malpass born?

John Malpass was born in Featherstone.

When did John Malpass die?

John Malpass died in 2005.

What was John Malpass's occupation?

John Malpass was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Malpass

· Wikidata: Q6246547

· DBpedia: Johnny Malpass

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