Steve pitchford biography
Stephen Pitchford is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the s and s.
Stephen Pitchford (born 6 February ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the s and s....
Steve Pitchford
GB international rugby league footballer
Stephen Pitchford (born 6 February 1952) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leeds and Bramley as a prop.[2]
Background
Pitchford was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
He was a pupil at Foxwood School, Seacroft, Leeds.[4][5]
Playing career
International honours
Pitchford won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia (2 matches).[2]
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Pitchford played at prop and was voted Man of the Match winning the Lance Todd Trophy in Leeds' 16-7 victory over Widnes in the 1977 Challenge Cup Final during the 1976–77 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1977, in front of a crowd of 80,871, and played at prop in the