Kelvin Earl

Kelvin "Kel" Earl (born 2 September 1951) is an English former professional rugby league player. He played in the 1970s at club level for the Rochdale Hornets (two spells), St Helens, Bradford Northern and Swinton as a .

Background

Kelvin Earl's birth was registered in Littleborough, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Earl was an unused substitute in St. Helens' 16–13 victory over Leeds in the 1972 Challenge Cup Final during the 1971–72 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1972, in front of a crowd of 89,495. He played at in Bradford Northern's 14–33 defeat by Featherstone Rovers in the 1973 Challenge Cup Final during the 1972–73 season at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 12 May 1973, in front of a crowd of 72,395.

Player's No.6 Trophy Final appearances

Earl played at in Bradford Northern's 3–2 victory over Widnes in the 1974–75 Player's No.6 Trophy Final during the 1974–75 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 25 January 1975.

References

External links

• Profile at saints.org.uk
• Photograph "Kel Earl Makes A Break" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "A Roy Francis half time talk" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "The team ready to leave" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "The teams take to the field" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "The National Anthem" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "Hardisty back flip" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "Northern's pack at Fartown" at rlhp.co.uk
• Photograph "Earl moves in" at rlhp.co.uk