Walter Tennant

Walter "Walt" Tennant (1 January 1921^[2] – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity, as a centre.^[3]

Walt Tennant

Personal information
Full name	Walter Tennant
Born	1 January 1921 Pontefract district, England
Died	unknown
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1939–51 Featherstone Rovers 48 2 1 0 8 1941–46 Wakefield Trinity 7 5 0 0 15 Total 55 7 1 0 23 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1949 Yorkshire 1
Source: [1]
Relatives	Alan Tennant (brother)

Background

Tennant's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England his death details are unknown.

Playing career

Tennant made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Wednesday 30 August 1939.^[4]

County honours

Tennant won a cap for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1949–50 season against Cumberland.

County Cup Final appearances

Tennant played at centre in Featherstone Rovers' 12-9 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1939–40 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1939–40 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 June 1940.

Testimonial match

Tennant's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1950–51 season.^{[citation needed]}