Geoff Pimblett
Geoff Pimblett (born 11 May 1944) is an English former professional rugby league footballer whose career rose to prominence in the late 1970s.[1] He played for St. Helens as fullback and captain, and also represented England internationally.
A history teacher by profession, Pimblett signed from rugby union with St. Helens in early 1971 aged 26. Inititally playing somewhat of a utility back role with the club, he soon established himself at fullback, and later, as goal-kicker. He helped St. Helens to victory in the 1972 Challenge Cup final. Pimblett went on to become the first player to be have received both the Lance Todd Trophy (in the 1976 Challenge Cup final). Pimblett played for St Helens RFC at fullback and kicked three goals in their 1975–76 Northern Rugby Football League season premiership final victory against Salford. He won the Harry Sunderland Trophy (in the 1977 Premiership final).
Pimblett played Fullback, and scored a conversion in St. Helens' 2-25 defeat by the 1975 NSWRFL season premiers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 June 1976.[2]
International honours
In 1978 he played one match for England,[3] a record 60-point thrashing of Wales, in which he scored a try and kicked nine goals, setting a new team record for most goals in a match for England.
After retiring, Pimblett became the president of the Saints' Past Players Association.
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