STAR readers have paid tributes to former rugby league player Brian Dunn.

As the Star recently reported, the ex-Pilkington Recs, Wigan, Leigh, Rochdale and Great Britain under-24 forward Brian Dunn has died, aged 60.

 

The St Helens-born second rower began his career on the City Road playing fields with Recs under 19s prior to signing professional with Wigan.

Dunn made his Wigan first-team debut against his hometown club at Knowsley Road on Boxing Day 1982 - with his last game for the Cherry and Whites also against Saints three years later.

He played 50 games for Wigan - with the most memorable being the 1985 Challenge Cup Final against Hull at Wembley on May 4, 1985.

Dunn lined up in the second row for Wigan in a pack Featuring two other St Helens-born forwards in Brian Case and Ian Potter.

After leaving Wigan Dunn continued with Rochdale Hornets and Leigh prior to his retirement from the game.

Readers on the Star’s social media pages have paid their own tributes to Brian.

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Iain Macca Mckendrick said: “Rest in peace Brian, I remember when he lived in Rainford Junction whilst he was playing for Leigh condolences to his family and friends”.

Mark Gan Man Gannon added: “Helped out at st Helen’s college when I was in my 3rd yr apprenticeship, he played for Rochdale at the time, a proper good lad, RIP Brian x”

Meanwhile, Tony Fitzgerald said: “Rip Brian. Remember him bringing the challenge Cup to West Park Rugby club. Still have the photo with him . I think he was also the dj.”

Mark Guinness wrote: “Such sad news, he was was one of the funniest men I’ve ever met. Best Man at my 1st wedding and along with Alan Gaskell, all three of us were the DJ’s at West Park in the late 70’s/early 80’s, brilliant memories. R.I.P. Brian ”