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John Marsden (rugby league)

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John Marsden
Personal information
Full nameJohn L. Marsden
Born (1953-01-28) 28 January 1953 (age 71)
Pontefract, England
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1974–85 Featherstone Rovers 130+27 23 0 0 69
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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, as a fullback or wing.

Playing career

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

Challenge Cup Final appearances

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Marsden played on the wing 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

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

Testimonial match

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

References

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