It is with the deepest sadness that we have to inform you of the passing away of Ex Hunslet RLFC player Dennis Tate.

Dennis’s career at spanned between the 1950s and 1960s. He was a quality half back and was very much under rated.

At the age of 18 he relinquished his amateur status signing for Hunslet RLFC in May 1953 for a fee of ยฃ250.00.

He made his 1st team debut on the 29th August 1954 at Parkside against Widnes.

In total Dennis played 119 first team games before been transferred to Bradford Northern in January 1962 for a fee of ยฃ1750.00.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dennis’s wife Gladys and all of his family.
RIP Dennis.