About Ken Baxter
Lived 1927 – 1987 (aged 59–60). Ken Baxter was a British rugby league player.
Kenneth Baxter (October 1927 – May 1987) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Worsley Boys' Club (in Wigan), and Leigh, as a , or .
Playing career Ken Baxter made his first-team début for Leigh in the last game of the 1946–47 season, and he played his last match for Leigh against Keighley on Monday 20 August 1956.
He played in the club's 1951 Lancashire Cup final defeat against Wigan. The following season, he played for Leigh in the 1952 Lancashire Cup, and was this time on the winning side against St Helens.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Baxter?
English rugby league footballer
When was Ken Baxter born?
Ken Baxter was born in 1927 in Wigan.
When did Ken Baxter die?
Ken Baxter died in 1987.
What was Ken Baxter's occupation?
Ken Baxter was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ken Baxter?
Ken Baxter was British.
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