Castleford Tigers legend Lee Crooks back at club in new role with Foundation

​The Regal Trophy winning captain and Team of the Century prop forward has joined the off field staff at the OneBore Stadium when he will be helping to celebrate the rich history of the local community, preserving its legacy and sharing inspiring stories with future generations.

On his new role, Crooks said: "I am very much looking forward to becoming part of the Castleford Tigers Foundation team.

“The heritage officer role is something I’m excited to get my teeth into and I can already see the huge potential in telling the story of Castleford and District amateur Rugby League.

"I’m also really looking forward to returning to Castleford Tigers – a club that welcomed me with open arms when I first arrived in 1987.

"The club resurrected my career and for that I am truly grateful. This role gives me the chance to give something back to the community that supported me from day one.”

Crooks played 222 games for Castleford between 1990 and 1997, scoring 18 tries and kicking 596 goals and head of the Foundation Amy Hardman is delighted to have him on board.

She added: “We are delighted to welcome Lee into this role.

"His passion for Castleford’s heritage and his connection to the club make him the perfect person to lead this project.

"I’m excited to see the stories, memories and history of the amateur game brought to life.”

The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Castleford Tigers Foundation are working together to deliver a project telling the tale of the history of Castleford and District Amateur Rugby League. To get involved and share your story, contact: [email protected]