Des Drummond, a Great Britain legend who became a Workington Town hero, has died at the age of 63.
The Jamaica-born Drummond played 24 times for Great Britain and had been a big favourite at Leigh and Warrington before becoming part of a successful Workington team.
He played 72 times for Town between 1992 and 1995 and scored 32 tries as the Derwent Park club enjoyed a 90s renaissance under Peter Walsh.
Tributes across the rugby league ‘family’ have been fulsome, described as “a player whose brilliance, athleticism and personality transcended the sport.”
“Des was a superstar whose brilliance created so many memories,” Leigh said in a statement. “He was a humble, modest and much-loved person.”
Born in Jamaica, Drummond made his name at Leigh before moving to Warrington, captaining the side and winning the Regal Trophy against Bradford in 1991.
Warrington held a minute’s silence for Drummond on Saturday before their friendly with Wigan.
A former Workington Town team-mate said: “His glory days for Great Britain might have been behind him but he was still a great player for us. He will be fondly remembered by the lads who played alongside him and the fans who enjoyed watching him.”
After leaving Town he played briefly for Chorley Chieftans, Prescot Panthers and Barrow for finally hanging up his boots in 1997.
