Christopher Sanderson

For the American teacher, fiddler, square dance caller, poet, and local historian, see Christian C. Sanderson. For the Canadian lacrosse goaltender and coach, see Chris Sanderson.

Christopher Sanderson

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Sanderson
Nickname	Chris
Born	circa-1954 York, England
Died	22 April 1977 Salford, England
Playing information
Position	Stand-off/Five-eighth, Scrum-half/Halfback
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1971–1977	Leeds	444	81	21
Source: leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk

Christopher "Chris" Sanderson was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s who at club played for York Juniors, and Leeds, playing Stand-off/Five-eighth, or Scrum-half/Halfback, i.e. number 6, or 7.^[1]

County Cup final appearances

Chris Sanderson was a substitute in Leeds' 15-11 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1975–76 Yorkshire Cup final, and in the 16-12 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1976–77 Challenge Cup final.

Club career

Chris Sanderson's Leeds début came against Halifax on 8 September 1971, and he played in the 1974–75 Challenge Cup matches against Bradford Northern and Salford, and the semi-final defeat to Warrington. During a match against Salford at the Willows on 22 April 1977, Chris Sanderson collapsed following a tackle, he died later that day at a nearby hospital.

Testimonial match

Leeds' 1976–77 Challenge Cup victory was dedicated to Chris Sanderson, and his wife Sally's first guest invited in to the Leeds dressing room. Chris Sanderson's testimonial match at Leeds on the 12 May 1977, was attended by 11,000 people and raised £7,000 for his family (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £54,500 in 2009).^[2]

References

1. ^ "Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk". leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk. 2009-12-31. http://leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk/leedsrhinos/pastplayers/squad-page.asp?ID=183. Retrieved 2010-01-01. 
2. ^ "Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds". Measuring Worth. 2003-04-23. http://www.measuringworth.com/ukcompare/. Retrieved 2010-01-01. 

External links

• Search for "Sanderson" at rugbyleagueproject.org
• Profile at leedsrugby.dnsupdate.co.uk

Persondata
Name	Sanderson, Christopher
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth
Place of birth	York
Date of death	22 April 1977
Place of death	Salford