Wilf George


Wilfred "Wilf" George is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Huddersfield, Widnes, Halifax, and Batley, as a, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Playing career

Championship appearances

Wilf George played in the Halifax team that won the Championship during the 1985–86 season. He was signed from Widnes in February 1986 for a fee of £13,000, and played 10-games for Halifax in the remainder of the season scoring 2-tries, the second being in the last League game of the season against Featherstone Rovers on Sunday 20 April 1986, when a 13-13 draw at Thrum Hall clinched the Championship.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Wilf George played, i.e. number 5, and scored the first try of the match in Halifax's 19-18 victory over St. Helens in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987.

Regal Trophy Final appearances

Wilf George played, i.e. number 5, in Halifax's 12-24 defeat by Wigan in the 1989–90 Regal Trophy Final during the 1989–90 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 13 January 1990.

Rugby League Referee

Wilf George is a British Amateur Rugby League Association referee.

Genealogical Information

Wilf George is the father of the rugby league footballers; Marcus George, and Luke George.