Fred Barrett (rugby league)
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| Full name | Frederick Barrett | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1920 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2004 (aged 83–84) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Fred Barrett (1920–2004) was an Irish professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached in the 1950s. He played at club level for Keighley, as a centre or halfback, and later coached the club.
Playing career[]
Barrett first appeared for Keighley at the start of the 1940–41 season and remained with the club until the end of the 1951–52 season.[1] During that period he made 296 appearances for the club and scored 45 tries and kicked one goal.[1] In his last playing season he captained the team and was the captain in Keighley's only peacetime Yorkshire Cup final as they lost 17–3 to Wakefield Trinity.[2] Barrett predominantly played as a centre or halfback but as one of his teammates recalled, "During his career he played in every position except hooker".[2]
Coaching[]
After retiring from playing Barrett coached the club's A team before becoming first team coach at the end of the 1950s.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Souvenir Programme: Fred Barrett's Benefit. Keighley R.L.F.C. 9 May 1952. p. 4.
- ^ a b c "Rugby League: Tribute to rugby star". Telegraph & Argus. 17 December 2004. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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