13 Facts About Ken Traill

Kenneth Traill was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Ken Traill played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hunslet, Bradford Northern, Halifax and Wakefield Trinity, as a loose forward, and coached at club level for Wakefield Trinity.

Ken Traill attended Hunslet Carr School, he and his wife Joan were the landlord and lady of the Prospect Inn, 93 Moor Road, Hunslet, Leeds, He died in March 2002, aged 75, in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.

Ken Traill made his debut for Hunslet against Oldham at Parkside, Hunslet on Saturday 26 February 1944.

Ken Traill joined Bradford Northern in May 1947, making his debut against Wakefield Trinity.

Ken Traill was first selected for England in 1949, playing against France.

Ken Traill was selected for Yorkshire in 1950, however officials withdrew him from the side when they learned he was born in Northumberland, England.

Ken Traill was selected to represent Great Britain in 1950, playing in two matches against New Zealand, and in 1951, again against New Zealand.

Ken Traill played in three matches for Great Britain in 1952, against Australia.

Ken Traill was again selected for England in 1953, playing against Wales and Other Nationalities, and again in 1955, playing against Other Nationalities.

Ken Traill played in one game against France for Great Britain.

Ken Traill left Bradford Northern having played 315 matches for the Bradford Northern in ten seasons, scoring 37 tries and kicking three goals.

Ken Traill was appointed as the player-coach the following year.