Steve Hesford

Steve Hesford
Personal information
Born Northern Rhodesia
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1975–85 Warrington 318 46 1112 47 2416
Huddersfield
Total 318 46 1112 47 2416
Source: Rugby League Project

Steve Hesford is a retired professional rugby league player who played for Warrington and Huddersfield. His usual position was Fullback.

Hesford holds the club record at Warrington for most goals scored (1,112).[1] He was also the club record point scorer before he was passed by Lee Briers in 2011.

Hesford is the son of Bob Hesford, a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His two brothers also played sport; Iain Hesford was also a professional goalkeeper, while Bob Hesford, Jr. is a former rugby union international.[2]

Playing career

County Cup final appearances

Steve Hesford played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5, and scored a try and 7-conversions in Warrington's 26-10 victory over Wigan in the 1980 Lancashire Cup final during the 1980–81 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Saturday 4 October 1980, played Fullback, scored 2-conversions, and was man of the match in the 16-0 victory over St. Helens in the 1982 Lancashire Cup final during the 1982–83 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1982.

Notable tour matches

Steve Hesford played Centre, i.e. number 3 in Warrington's 15-12 victory over Australia at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Wednesday 11 October 1978.[3]

References

  1. "Hesford, Steve". wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  2. "Pool mourn death of former keeper Hesford". Blackpool Gazette. Johnston Press. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  3. "Warrington :: 15 - Australia :: 12 - date: 11th October 1978". wire2wolves.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

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