Ken Greatorex

Kenneth Greatorex was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers.

Background

Greatorex was born on 16 August 1936. He died on 12 December 2025, at the age of 89.

Playing career

Greatorex made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 11 October 1958.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Greatorex played on the in Featherstone Rovers' 17-12 victory over Barrow in the 1966–67 Challenge Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1967, in front of a crowd of 76,290.

County Cup Final appearances

Greatorex played at in Featherstone Rovers' 15-14 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959–60 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1959, played on the in the 0-10 defeat by Halifax in the 1963–64 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 2 November 1963, and played at in the 12-25 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1966–67 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1966.

Testimonial match

Greatorex's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1968–69 season.