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Biography
Kelvin "Kel" W. Earl (birth registered third ¼ 1951) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played at club level for the Rochdale Hornets (two spells), St Helens, Bradford Northern and Swinton as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.
Background
Kel Earl's birth was registered in Littleborough, Lancashire, England.
Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Kel Earl was an unused interchange/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, and played right-prop, i.e. number 10, in Bradford Northern's 14-33 defeat by Featherstone Rovers in the 1973 Challenge Cup Final during the 1972–73 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 12 May 1973, in front of a crowd of 72,395.
Player's No.6 Trophy Final appearances
Kel Earl played left-prop, i.e. number 8, 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.