1. Ben Crooks was born on 15 June 1993 and is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or winger for the Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Championship.
17 Facts About Ben Crooks
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Ben Crooks was contracted to Parramatta Eels in the NRL, returning to the UK to play for Castleford Tigers, and then on loan from Castleford at Leigh Centurions in the Super League.
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Ben Crooks is the son of Hull FC player, Lee Crooks and the nephew of another Hull FC Legend, Steve Norton.
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Ben Crooks enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2013, creating a deadly try-scoring combination with winger Tom Lineham.
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Ben Crooks represented Hull FC in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final.
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Ben Crooks struggled to recapture his form in 2014, making only 12 first-team appearances for Hull FC and spending time on loan at Doncaster.
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Ben Crooks had a short loan-spell at Doncaster in 2014, making three appearances and scoring five tries in total.
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Ben Crooks signed a two-year deal with National Rugby League side Parramatta, in September 2014.
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Subsequently, following his departure from Parramatta, Ben Crooks signed a deal to play for Castleford in the Super League, ahead of the 2016 rugby league season.
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Ben Crooks returned to the Super League in 2016 and signed a three-year contract with Castleford.
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Ben Crooks joined Leigh on loan from Castleford for the 2017 season.
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The loan-deal which involved Ben Crooks moving to the east Hull outfit, saw his fellow Centurions' teammate Craig Hall come over with him in the same move.
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Ben Crooks made his debut for the club on a rain-swept evening against Hull FC at the KCOM Stadium, in the final round of the regular Super League season.
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Ben Crooks marked his return to the city of Hull, starting the game at the centre position in the 'Hull Derby.
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On 29 August 2022, it was announced that Ben Crooks would be one of eleven players who were to depart Hull Kingston Rovers at the end of the 2022 season.
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Ben Crooks signed a two-year deal with the Keighley Cougars on 30 September 2022.
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On 16 June 2023, Ben Crooks signed a contract to join RFL Championship side Halifax.