Sam Keighley, played stand off half during most of his fifteen years with the Keighlians. At least that's where he played during my time at the club in the 50's. He died in June 1965. A tribute to Sam is contained in the Club's Golden Jubilee booklet. It reads,
'The tragic death of Sam Keighley in June 1965 was the most significant event of the 'sixties'. To many people he was the Keighlians, such was his contribution during his 15 years with the club. Sam began his career at Thwaites in the 1949/50 season. He was the player every team hopes to discover. Although not a great socialite, he was extremely well liked by everyone. His skill was recognised by friend and foe alike and he would have surely represented Yorkshire had not the opposition at county level been of international standard. In all Sam scored 1389 points for the club and his record of 171 points in a season [1954/55] still stands. 'The best player who never played for Yorkshire' is a description which has been voiced on many occasions and few would contest that claim.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1945 - 50

Current location (optional) Norfolk

An earlier photograph of Sam can be seen under the 'Class Photographs' section, of Eastwood School 1943/4, on the back row, 5th in from the left. 'A grand little lad!' See my comments under.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 45-50

Current location (optional) Keighley