John Westhead

John William Westhead (first ¼ 1966 – 29 May 2000) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for at representative level for Great Britain Under-21s, and at club level for Leigh, as a second-row.

John Westhead

Personal information
Full name	John William Westhead
Born	first ¼ 1966 Ince, Lancashire, England
Died	29 May 2000 (aged 34) Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1983–90 Leigh 136 25 0 0 100 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1985–86 Great Britain U-21s 3
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Background

John Westhead's birth was registered in Ince, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 34 in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Career

Westhead made his début for Leigh in 1983 in a 22–13 victory over Barrow. He went to make over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 25 tries, but was forced to retire in 1990 due a recurring shoulder injury. He also made three appearances for Great Britain Under-21s between 1985 and 1986.

Death

On 29 May 2000, Westhead severed an artery after smashing his arm through a glass panel at his home in Leigh, Greater Manchester. He was taken to Royal Bolton Hospital, but died due to severe blood loss shortly after arriving.