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Biography
Keith "Bridgie" Bridges (1929 — 23 February 2014) born in Wakefield, was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1950s, and 1960s playing at club level for Sharlston Rovers ARLFC[1], Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 618), and Castleford, he died in Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.
Playing career
County Cup Final appearances
Keith Bridges played Hooker in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium 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 Barnsley (birth registered during April→June 1930 in Pontefract district) was registered during October→December 1948 in Pontefract district. They had children; Gloria Bridges (birth registered during July→September 1949 (age 67–68) in Pontefract district), the rugby league footballer, John Keith Bridges, Nadine E. Bridges (birth registered during April→June 1957 (age 59–60) in Pontefract district), and Beverley Bridges (birth registered during January→March 1962 (age 54–55) in Pontefract district).