The former Leigh, Warrington and Great Britain winger has died at the age of 63.
Former Leigh and Warrington wing won 24 caps for Great BritainDes Drummond was captain of Warrington where he won the Regal Trophy.Photograph: PA Images/AlamyRugby league has paid its respects to the former Great Britain winger Des Drummond, who has died at the age of 63. The RFL led the tributes, saying the 24-cap Lion was “a player whose brilliance, athleticism and personality transcended the sport”.
Born in Jamaica, Drummond made his name at Leigh, earning a contract with the club after he and his parents followed brother Alva over to England. He made 280 appearances for the club and won the title with them in 1982. “Leigh Centurions are devastated to hear of the passing of Des Drummond,” said the club. “Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. Des was a superstar whose brilliance created so many memories and a humble, modest and much-loved person.”too, captaining the side and winning the Regal Trophy against Bradford in 1991.
Drummond also made a splash outside of rugby league, finishing second in the BBC’s Superstars and posting a 100m time that would have qualified him for the 1984 Olympics.
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