Frank Haigh


Frank Haigh was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity, and Keighley, as a.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Frank Haigh played at in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley Stadium on 20 October 1956.

Notable tour matches

Frank Haigh played at in Wakefield Trinity’s 17–12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.

Outside of Rugby League

At 17 Frank won the Junior Mr. Britain bodybuilding contest and went on to compete in numerous events including the 1953 Mr Universe competition in London alongside Sean Connery. A gym he setup in Keighley remains to this day and is known as "Frank's Gym".
Haigh died on 4 January 2025, at the age of 93.