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Although we have a section on the site, the Tigers Hall of Fame,
we feel that those players who have been awarded the highest
accolade by the club that of Honorary Life Membership, warrant
their own special area. The Tigers, in conjunction with the
Castleford Tigers Players Association, have honoured just six
players to date with Life Membership, but they are all worthy
recipients.
The criteria for selection doesn't hinge upon how many medals
or international caps that you have won, although some have won
their share, but more important is the service given to the club.
Of the six honoured, four, Dennis Hartley, John Sheridan, Malcolm
Reilly and John Joyner, all added to their playing careers as long
serving members of the clubs coaching teams. But those honoured
have all given magnificent service to the Tigers.
Those players honoured are :-
DENNIS HARTLEY
Made a Life Member - 1992
Playing career with Castleford - 1966 to 1975
Matches played for Castleford - 259 + 9 substitute appearances
Tries - 15
Goals - 1
Drop goals - 0
Signed from - Hunslet
 
JOHN SHERIDAN
Made a Life Member - 2006
Playing career with Castleford - 1955 to 1966
Matches played for Castleford - 300 + 1 sub
Tries - 86
Goals - 2
Drop goals - 1
Signed from - Local Junior rugby
 
John receives his Life Membership
award from Tigers chairman
Jack Fulton
ALAN HARDISTY
Made a Life Member - 2007
Playing career with Castleford - 1958 to 1971
Matches played for Castleford - 400 + 1 sub
Tries - 206
Goals - 78
Drop goals - 42
Signed from - Castleford Juniors
 
Alan receives his award from Roger Hully
JOHN JOYNER
Made a Life Member - 2008
Playing career with Castleford - 1972 to 1992
Matches played for Castleford - 585 + 28 sub
Tries - 185
Goals - 0
Drop goals - 0
Signed from - Castleford Juniors
'JJ' with fellow former players, Tony Dean, Grant Anderson,
Bob Beardmore, John Sheridan, Alan Hardisty, Eddie Garlick,
Gary Hyde,
Phil Mirfin and CTPA secretary John Kendrew.
KEITH HEPWORTH
Made a Life Member - 2008
Playing career with Castleford - 1958 to 1971
Matches played for Castleford - 325 + 4 sub
Tries - 66
Goals - 4
Drop goals - 14
Signed from - Castleford Juniors
The H-Bombs reunited, Keith recieves his award
from CEO Richard Wright, with fellow ex-players,
Bob Beardmore, John Sheridan, Peter Small
and Alan Hardisty
MALCOLM REILLY
Made a Life Member – 2008
Playing career with Castleford – 1967 to 1971 and 1974 to 1986
Matches played for Castleford – 294 + 22 substitute appearances
Tries - 68
Goals - 9
Drop goals - 4
Signed from – Local junior rugby
Malcolm receives his Life Membership
award from friend and former Tiger,
Grant Anderson.
Not only players are eligible for Honorary Life Membership, the
club have also honoured a number of 'off-field' people who have
made a major contribution top the club.
These are :-
LEN GARBETT
Former player, coach, club secretary, Director and club
historian. Current Honorary Club President.
EDDIE ASHTON
Former Director and club Chairman
DAVID POULTER
Former Director and club Chairman
DENISE CACKETT
Former long serving club employee and club secretary.
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Honorary Life Members