About Lionel Emmitt
Lived 1930 – 2004 (aged 73–74). Lionel Emmitt was a British rugby league player.
Lionel Emmitt (11 May 1930 – 1 February 2004) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Oldham RLFC, Blackpool Borough and Leigh, as a .
Background Lionel Emmitt's birth was registered in Bridgend district, Wales.
International honours Lionel Emmitt won a cap for Wales while at Blackpool Borough in 1959 against France.
Personal life Lionel Emmitt is the grandfather of Jacob Emmitt, who also played rugby league for Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lionel Emmitt?
Welsh rugby league footballer
When was Lionel Emmitt born?
Lionel Emmitt was born in 1930 in Bridgend.
When did Lionel Emmitt die?
Lionel Emmitt died on 1 February 2004.
What was Lionel Emmitt's occupation?
Lionel Emmitt was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Lionel Emmitt?
Lionel Emmitt was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lionel Emmitt. https://biography.guide/lionel-emmitt/
MLA: "Lionel Emmitt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lionel-emmitt/.
Chicago: "Lionel Emmitt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lionel-emmitt/.
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