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Phil Hodgson
Foreword by Alan Smith

Leeds RLFC entered the 1960s as unarguably one of the strongest clubs in the game whilst carrying the unwanted mantle of underachievers. But in the 1961/62 season, they carried off the championship under the guidance of Dai Prosser and Joe Warham and formed the nucleus of a side that would stand the test of time. The next 20 years became the most prominent in the club's history; the team became one of the most successful rugby league sides ever as Leeds carried off trophy after trophy. Indeed, from the 1966/67 season, Leeds RLFC won at least one major trophy every season for the next 14 years. This is the story of that momentous team.

Featuring profiles and interviews with many of the greats including John Atkinson, Bev Risman, Syd Hynes, Alan Smith, David Ward, Steve Pitchford, Bill Ramsey and more, Headingley Heroes tells the story of Leeds’ rise to prominence and successes through the 1960s and 70s. Written by rugby league journalist Phil Hodgson with a foreword by the great Alan Smith, and supported by 150 photographs and details of the greatest matches, this is one book a true Leeds fan should have.

Hardback - Size: A4 (large format) - 192 Pages - Approx. 150 photographs - ISBN: 1-904091-10-5


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