George Clinton (rugby league)

George Clinton's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was a long-serving cricketer with Glasshoughton Cricket Club, after retiring as a player he represented the club as an umpire in the Pontefract Cricket League, and was a regular supporter of Glasshoughton's teams, he died aged 85, and his funeral took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Castleford, at 10:45am on Monday 25 January 2010.

George Clinton was the coach in Castleford's 4–0 victory over St. Helens in the 1965 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1965–66 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 14 December 1965, in the 7–2 victory over Swinton in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966, and in the 8–5 victory over Leigh in the 1967 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 16 January 1968.

George Clinton was the coach of Castleford, his first game in charge was on Saturday 2 January 1965, and his last game in charge was on Wednesday 24 April 1968.

Clinton's marriage to Lily (née Newbould) (birth registered during third ¼ 1925 in Pontefract district) was registered during first ¼ 1947 in Pontefract district They had children; Maureen Clinton (birth registered during first ¼ 1950 (age 72–73) in Pontefract district), Kathryn M. Clinton (birth registered during first ¼ 1954 (age 68–69) in Pontefract district), Martin Clinton (birth registered during second ¼ 1955 (age 67–68) in Pontefract district).

George Clinton (second quarter of 1924 – 2010) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford (Heritage № 255), and coached at club level for Castleford.