Keith Hepworth RIP

It is with much sadness that the club has learned of the passing of former half back Keith Hepworth, aged 82. 

Although tragedy lay behind the need for Leeds to recruit Keith Hepworth - in an effort to fill the huge void left by the critical injury to Mick Shoebottom - it proved to be the shrewdest of acquisitions. 

Reunited and dovetailing effortlessly with fellow Castleford capture Alan Hardisty, the international pair brought their instinctive magic to Headingley, battling Hepworth appearing in six major finals in blue and amber. He made his debut on 30th October 1971 against Salford at Headingley earning heritage number 1045 and despite it being towards the end of a triumphant 21-year career, he won the Leeds Player of the Year award in 1973 when the John Player was captured, and again in 1974.

Between 1971 and 1976, Hepworth made 177 appearances scoring 34 tries and five goals for a total of 112 points.

On behalf of everyone connected to the club, we would like to send our condolences to Keith's family and friends at this sad time.