Jack Lendill (2 February 1934 – November 2021) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at club level for Leeds, as a or .
Background Lendill was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances Lendill played in Leeds' 9-7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957, in front of a crowd of 76,318.
Club career Lendill made his début for Leeds against Bradford Northern on Saturday 23 January 1954, he scored a game-changing try just before half-time in the 16-10 victory over Halifax during the 1956–57 Challenge Cup quarter-final match at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 9 March 1957, his last try for Leeds came against Hunslet in 1959.
Personal life Jack Lendill is the older brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s for Leeds, Peter Lendill.
References
External links Search for "Lendill" at rugbyleagueproject.org History of Leeds Rugby League Club Vote for the greatest number eight prop of all time 1951-1960: Golden Boy arrives