Charles Armitt
English rugby league footballer

Charles Armitt

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English rugby league footballer
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Birth:
10 January 1926(Salford, United Kingdom)
Death:
17 April 2004
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Introduction

Charles "Charlie" Armitt (10 January 1926– 17 April 2004) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, Huddersfield and Blackpool Borough as a second-row, i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Charlie Armitt's birth was registered in Salford district, England.

Club career

Armitt was transferred from Swinton to Huddersfield in July 1953. A year later he transferred to Blackpool Borough.

Representative honours

Armitt won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1949 against Other Nationalities. He also played for Lancashire.

Genealogical information

Charlie Armitt was the son of the rugby league footballer; Tommy Armitt.