Alan Tennant

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Alan Tennant
Personal information
Full nameAlan Tennant
Born30 September 1930
Died20 February 1997(1997-02-20) (aged 66)
St James's University Hospital, Leeds, England
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1948–59 Featherstone Rovers 214 41 0 0 123

Alan Tennant (30 September 1930 – 20 February 1997) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage No. 301), as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.

Playing career[edit]

Tennant made his début for Featherstone Rovers against Dewsbury at Crown Flatt, Dewsbury on Saturday 25 December 1948, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers against Huddersfield during December 1959.[1]

Challenge Cup Final appearances[edit]

Tennant played left-centre, i.e. number 4, in Featherstone Rovers' 12-18 defeat by Workington Town in the 1952 Challenge Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 19 April 1952, in front of a crowd of 72,093.

Testimonial match[edit]

Tennant's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1958–59 season.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952