Kelvin Earl


Kelvin "Kel" W. Earl is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played at club level for the Rochdale Hornets, St Helens, Bradford Northern and Swinton as a, 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-, 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-, 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.