About Walter Tennant
Lived 1921 – 2000. Walter Tennant was a rugby league player.
Walter "Walt" Tennant (1 January 1921 – 2000) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity, as a .
Background Tennant's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England his death details are unknown.
Playing career Tennant made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Wednesday 30 August 1939.
County honours Tennant won a cap for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1949–50 season against Cumberland.
County Cup Final appearances Tennant played at in Featherstone Rovers' 12-9 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1939–40 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1939–40 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 June 1940.
Testimonial match Tennant's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1950–51 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Tennant?
English rugby league footballer
When was Walter Tennant born?
Walter Tennant was born in 1921 in Pontefract.
When did Walter Tennant die?
Walter Tennant died in 2000.
What was Walter Tennant's occupation?
Walter Tennant was a rugby league player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Tennant. https://biography.guide/walter-tennant/
MLA: "Walter Tennant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-tennant/.
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