Geoff Pimblett

Geoff Pimblett (born 11 May, 1944) is an English former professional rugby league footballer whose career rose to prominence in the late 1970s. He played for St. Helens RLFC as fullback and captain, and also represented England internationally.

A history teacher by trade, Pimblett signed with St. Helens in early 1971. Inititally playing somewhat of a utility back role with the club, he soon established himself at fullback, and later, as goal-kicker. He helped St. Helens to victory in the 1972 Challenge Cup final. Pimblett went on to become the first player to be have received both the Lance Todd Trophy (in the 1976 Challenge Cup final) and the Harry Sunderland Trophy (in the 1977 Premiership final). In 1978 he played one match for England's national team, a record 60-point thrashing of Wales, in which he scored a try and kicked nine goals, setting a new team record for most goals in a match for England.

After retiring, Pimblett became the president of the Saints' Past Players Association.

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* [http://www.saints.org.uk/saints.org.uk/home/viewpage.php?page_id=10&num=16162 Geoff Pimblett at saints.org.uk]