Jimmy Ledgard

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Jimmy Ledgard (June 9, 1922 - January 26, 2007) was a full-back for Great Britain, Dewsbury and Leigh.

Ledgard made 334 appearances for Leigh after joining the club from Dewsbury in 1948, scoring a record 1,043 goals for the club as well as 36 tries. He played for the club until 1958.

He was part of the Great Britain side that won the World Cup in 1954, winning his 11th and last cap in the 16-12 win over France in the final.