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Jack Lendill
Personal information
Full nameJack Lendill
Born(1934-02-02)2 February 1934
Leeds, England
DiedNovember 2021 (aged 87)[1]
Playing information
PositionCentre, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1954–59 Leeds 101 18 0 0 54
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Jack Lendill (2 February 1934[3] – November 2021) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at club level for Leeds, as a centre or stand-off.[4]

Background

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Lendill was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

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Challenge Cup Final appearances

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Lendill played stand-off in Leeds' 9-7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957, in front of a crowd of 76,318.

Club career

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Lendill made his début for Leeds against Bradford Northern on Saturday 23 January 1954, he scored a game-changing try just before half-time in the 16-10 victory over Halifax during the 1956–57 Challenge Cup quarter-final match at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 9 March 1957, his last try for Leeds came against Hunslet in 1959.

Personal life

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Jack Lendill is the older brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s for Leeds, Peter Lendill.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Leeds Rhinos mourn 1957 Challenge Cup winner Jack Lendill". Yorkshire Evening Post. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. "Player Summary: Jack Lendill". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  3. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk". leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 17 November 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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