| Intro | English rugby league footballer | |||
| Was |
Athlete Rugby league player |
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| From | United Kingdom | |||
| Type | Sports | |||
| Gender | male | |||
| Birth | 10 January 1926, Salford, United Kingdom | |||
| Death |
17 April 2004 (aged 78 years) |
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| Star sign | Capricorn | |||
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Charles “Charlie” Armitt (10 January 1926 – 17 April 2004) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, Huddersfield and Blackpool Borough as a second-row, i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.
Background
Charlie Armitt’s birth was registered in Salford district, England.
Club career
Armitt was transferred from Swinton to Huddersfield in July 1953. A year later he transferred to Blackpool Borough.
Representative honours
Armitt won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1949 against Other Nationalities. He also played for Lancashire.
Genealogical information
Charlie Armitt was the son of the rugby league footballer; Tommy Armitt.