Stephen Hankins (birth registered second ¼ 1952) is a former professional

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footballer who played as a or . He played at club level for

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and Bramley, and also represented

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Playing career

Featherstone Rovers

Hankins made his début for

on 3 February 1980. During his time at the club he made 137 appearances, scoring 13 tries. Hankins played at in Featherstone Rovers' 14–12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at

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on 7 May 1983.

Yorkshire

Hankins played in both games for

in the 1979–80

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References

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