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Norman Cherrington

1935 – 2010

English rugby league footballer

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About Norman Cherrington

Lived 1935 – 2010 (aged 74–75). Norman Cherrington was a British rugby league player.

Norman Cherrington ( – 2 December 2010 ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for All Saints' ARLFC and Wigan, as a or . and played at in the 30-13 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811.

County Cup Final appearances Norman Cherrington played at in Wigan's 8-13 defeat by Oldham in the 1957 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1957–58 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 19 October 1957.

International honours Norman Cherrington won a cap for England while at Wigan in 1956 against France, and won a cap for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1960 against France.

Funeral Norman Cherrington's funeral took place at Wigan Parish Church at 12.30pm on Tuesday 14 December 2010.

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1935, Wigan
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Cherrington?

English rugby league footballer

When was Norman Cherrington born?

Norman Cherrington was born in 1935 in Wigan.

When did Norman Cherrington die?

Norman Cherrington died on 2 December 2010.

What was Norman Cherrington's occupation?

Norman Cherrington was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Norman Cherrington?

Norman Cherrington was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Cherrington

· Wikidata: Q7052062

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