Clifford "Cliff" Lambert (birth registered first ¼ 1930), also known by the

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of "Slam", is an English former professional

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footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for

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(

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), and

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, as a or .Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC

Background

Cliff 'Slam' Lambert's birth was registered in

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district,

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, England, he has lived at Robbins Terrace, Featherstone.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Cliff Lambert played in

' 12-18 defeat by

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in the 1951–52 Challenge Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at

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on Saturday 19 April 1952, in front of a crowd of 72,093.

County Cup Final appearances

Cliff Lambert played at , and scored a try in

' 15-14 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959–60 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at

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on Saturday 31 October 1959, and played at in

's 12-2 victory over

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in the 1962–63 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at

on Saturday 27 October 1962.

Club career

Cliff Lambert made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Tuesday 20 September 1949.Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). ''Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club''. The History Press.

Testimonial match

Cliff Lambert's benefit

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took place during the 1959–60 season.

Honoured at Featherstone Rovers

Cliff Lambert is a Featherstone Rovers Hall of Fame inductee.

Personal life

Cliff Lambert is the father of the rugby union footballer for Headingley FC and

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; Colin Lambert.

References

External links

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