Keith Bridges
Keith Bridges (1929 – 23 February 2014), also known by the nickname of "Bridgie", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Sharlston Rovers ARLFC, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 618), and Castleford (Heritage No. 419), as a , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums. Background. Keith Bridges' birth was registered in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was raised in Sharlston, he worked as a miner , and as self-employed construction worker, he lived on Kimberley Street, Featherstone , and he died aged 84 in  Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Playing career. County Cup Final appearances. Keith Bridges played in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956. Club career. Keith Bridges made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 21-13 victory over Swinton at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 30 October 1954, and he played last match for Wakefield Trinity in the 14-14 draw with Castleford at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 25 December 1956. Genealogical information. Keith Bridges' marriage to  Brenda (née Barnsley) (birth registered during second ¼ 1930 in Pontefract district) was registered during fourth ¼ 1948 in Pontefract district. They had children; Gloria Bridges (birth registered during third ¼ in Pontefract district), the future rugby league footballer, John Keith Bridges, Nadine E. Bridges (birth registered during second ¼ in Pontefract district), and Beverley Bridges (birth registered during first ¼ in Pontefract district).