Norman Herbert

Norman Herbert
Personal information
Full nameNorman Herbert
Bornc. 1934
Died31 July 2022 (aged 88)[1][2]
Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1955–≥62 Workington Town
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1962 England 1 0 0 0 0
1961–62 Great Britain 6 2 0 0 6
Source: [3][4]

Norman Herbert (c. 1934 – 31 July 2022) was an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Workington Town, as a prop.[3]

Playing career

Workington Town

Herbert played at prop in Workington Town's 9–13 defeat by Wigan in the 1958 Challenge Cup Final during the 1957–58 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1958.[5]

International honours

Herbert won a cap for England while at Workington in 1962 against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at Workington in 1961 against New Zealand, and in 1962 against France, Australia (3 matches), and New Zealand.

Personal life

Norman Herbert's son, Steve Herbert, played professional rugby league for Oldham, Barrow and Salford.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Norman Herbert".
  2. ^ a b "Tributes to Workington Town's Norman Herbert". Cumbria Crack. Barrnon Media. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Player Summary: Norman Herbert". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  5. ^ "1957-1958 Challenge Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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