Norman Guest ( – ) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, Featherstone Rovers (two spells as a World War II guest), Batley (World War II guest), Barrow and Doncaster, as a , or .David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
Playing career
County honours Norman Guest won a cap for Yorkshire while at Castleford, he played at in the 13-22 defeat by Lancashire at Warrington's stadium on Wednesday 5 October 1949.
County League appearances Norman Guest played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938–39 season.
Notable tour matches Norman Guest played in Castleford's 3-17 defeat by New Zealand during the 1947–48 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Wednesday 8 October 1947.
Club career Norman Guest made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 2 December 1939.Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. In August 1951, Guest played in the inaugural match for Doncaster, a 10–3 win over Wakefield Trinity, in which he became the first try scorer for the club.
Personal life Norman Guest was the father of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s for Castleford and Doncaster; Ian Guest.
References
External links Search for "Guest" at rugbyleagueproject.org Photograph "14 September 1946. Away v Leeds (Yorkshire Cup 1st Round 1st leg) won 8-11" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "8 October 1947. Home v New Zealand lost 3-17" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "14 Feb 48 Home v Wigan RLC Cup 1st Round 2nd Leg lost 7 - 19" (Colourised) at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "14 Feb 48 Home v Wigan RLC Cup 1st Round 2nd Leg lost 7 - 19" (Black & White) at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "19 February 1949. Away v Bramley RLC Cup 1st Round 2nd Leg won 2-10" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "10 September 1949. Home v Hull Yorkshire Cup 1st Round 1st Leg won 12-8" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "14 September 1949. Away v Hull Yorkshire Cup round 1 2nd leg draw 13-13" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "17 September 1949. Home v York won 15-8" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "1949 Rugby League Review magazine- The Lads of Castleford" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "1975 - players reunion" at archive.castigersheritage.com Photograph "This photo of Norman Guest has been provided by his son Graham" at archive.castigersheritage.com