Kenneth Roberts (2 October 1937 – 8 August 2017) was an English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Tyldesley RUFC (in Tyldesley, Wigan),and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, Halifax (Heritage № 732), Bradford Northern, Rochdale Hornets and Salford, as a prop, or second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Ken was one of a rare breed of forwards with an ability to dominate games with sheer physical power and incredible ball-handling skills. At 6' 1" and over sixteen stones Ken was a towering figure, quick runner and a damaging defender who always took the game to the opposition. He was an intimidating scrummager, inspiring pack leader and a player to be feared, respected and admired.
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Kenneth Roberts 2 October 1937 Atherton, Lancashire, England
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Died |
8 August 2017 (aged 79) Halifax, Yorkshire
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Zodiac | Libra |
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