Lionel Emmitt (11 May 1930 â 1 February 2004) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Oldham RLFC, Blackpool Borough and Leigh, as a .
Lionel Emmitt's birth was registered in Bridgend district, Wales.
Lionel Emmitt won a cap for Wales while at Blackpool Borough in 1959 against France.
Lionel Emmitt is the grandfather of Jacob Emmitt, who also played rugby league for Wales.