George Clinton (second quarter of 1924[1] – 2010) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford,[2][3][4] and coached at club level for Castleford.[5]
Background
George Clinton's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was a long-serving cricketer with Glasshoughton Cricket Club, after retiring as a player he represented the club as an umpire in the Pontefract Cricket League, and was a regular supporter of Glasshoughton's teams, he died aged 85, and his funeral took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Castleford, at 10:45am on Monday 25 January 2010.
George Clinton was the coach of Castleford, his first game in charge was on Saturday 2 January 1965, and his last game in charge was on Wednesday 24 April 1968.[5]
Genealogical information
Clinton's marriage to Lily (née Newbould) (birth registered during third ¼ 1925 in Pontefract district) was registered during first ¼ 1947 in Pontefract district[6] They had children; Maureen Clinton (birth registered during first ¼ 1950 (age 73–74) in Pontefract district), Kathryn M. Clinton (birth registered during first ¼ 1954 (age 69–70) in Pontefract district), Martin Clinton (birth registered during second ¼ 1955 (age 68–69) in Pontefract district).
^David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport – Castleford Rugby League – A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN978-0752418957
