John Marsden (rugby league)

John Marsden
Personal information
Full name	John L. Marsden
Born	28 January 1953 (age 71); Pontefract, England
Playing information
Position	Fullback, Wing
Club
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John L. Marsden (28 January 1953) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 520), as a fullback, or wing, i.e. number 1, or, 2 or 5.

Playing career[edit]

Marsden made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Monday 25 March 1974.^[2]

Challenge Cup Final appearances[edit]

Marsden played right wing, i.e. number 2, in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

County Cup Final appearances[edit]

Marsden played fullback in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.

Testimonial match[edit]

Marsden's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1983–84 season.^{[citation needed]}

References[edit]

^ Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
^ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952

External links[edit]

[1] Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org

[Bailey,_Ron_20_September_2001-2] Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952

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