Drew Turbull dies aged 82

Leeds have announced the death of former player Drew Turbull.

Turbull died of Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday at the age of 82.

He scored a near perfect try-to-game ratio of 228 tries in 230 games for Leeds in a Leeds career lasting from 1948 until 1956.

Upon being released from his contract by Leeds, he had a spell at Halifax. By chance, his first game in Halifax’s colours was against Leeds. Turbull scored for Fax, and was part of the winning team that day.

Last year Harry Jepson described Turbull as one of the finest wingers to play for the Lioners.

In a search for the greatest ever Leeds team, Jepson wrote: “Drew was a classic wingman from the Borders who knew his way to the line.

“He ended with a remarkable record of a try a game average over an incredible eight seasons which is up there with the very best. He could score from any distance but, close in, was like a torpedo.

“Arriving as part of the rebuilding of the club, at his peak he was a nightmare for defences with his decisive runs at full pace. Sadly his prolific efforts did not bring winner’s medals at a time of transition but he could thrill a Headingley crowd as well as any.”

There will be a minutes silence before Leeds kick off against Wakefield on Sunday to remember Drew Turnbull.