Quote: LS13 " i will call him and ask about bramley . '"
Keith definately finished his career at Bramley still playing into his forties apparently.
Quote: LS13 " a Castleford team that could actually win matches and was in danger of beating you every time you played them, to sign their two stars was simply incomprehensible.'"
Indeed so and one of the best £4,000 Leeds ever spent.
'Heppy' arrived first with Hardisty joining 3 months later. Heppy's first game against his once beloved Cas saw him break their hearts with a two try display in a 1 point victory for Leeds.
Quote: LS13 " i just wanted some info so as i dont seem too ignorant about his history when i talk to him . '"
A brief recap of Keith Hepworth's time at Leeds concentrating on the finals.
1971/72. Leeds topped the regular season. Lost in the CC Final at Wembley where Heppy's clearance kick was charged down by Saints prop Rees (who scored the try) and Leeds were behind before the official kick off time had been reached. He then missed out in the victorius Championship Final a week later at Swinton against the same opponents through injury (Leeds last win prior to 2004 ended the 32 year wait.).
1972/73. Helped Leeds win the Yorkshire Cup in the Odsal final V Dewsbury after Leeds had come through a terrific struggle in the 1st round at the Boulevard with Heppy in the thick of it. Leeds went on to win the John Player Trophy for the first time at Fartown V Salford with Heppy picking up the Man Of The Match award. Disappointment and surprise ended the season though as Leeds failed to defend their Championship (from 3rd) in the final at Odsal V Dewsbury. Heppy finished the season with the Leeds Player Of the Season Award.
1973/74. Heppy picked up the White Rose Trophy as Man Of The Match in the Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley V Wakefield. Heppy again took their annual Player of the season award such was his consistency and all action, fearless style.
1974/75. Another final, another win, another Man Of The Match performance. This time in the inaugural end of season Premiership Trophy at Central Park V St Helens.
1975/76/77. Time and injuries were catching up with Heppy now so Leeds brought in Peter Banner from Featherstone and introduced Chris Sanderson from the juniors. Heppy was transferred to Hull during the 76/77 season.