Brian Hogan, an English professional rugby league footballer who played between 1960 – 1990 has died. Hogan was born on 10 December 1947 and died on 27 November 2022, a few days to his 75th birthday.
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A cause of death was not stated.
Hogan made his debut for St. Helens in the 21–9 victory over Blackpool Borough in the Championship match during the 1965–66 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Friday 17 December 1965.
He played his last match for St. Helens in the 4–7 defeat by Wigan in the BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1968–69 season at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 17 December 1968.
Four days later, he made his debut for Wigan in the 14–2 victory over Workington Town at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 21 December 1968.
He played his last match in his second period with Wigan in the 21–15 victory over Castleford at Central Park, Wigan on Sunday 22 January 1978.
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Hogan also played for England while at Wigan in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Wales, France, New Zealand and Australia, and in 1977 against Wales.
Hogan has been eulogized by the rugby community.
Widness Vikings paid tribute to Hogan, writing via Twitter:
It is with deep sadness to learn that former player, Brian Hogan has passed.
Brian 1st played for Widnes in 1973 appearing over 120 times in two spells for “The Chemics”.
The thoughts and prayers from all at @WidnesRL are with his family and friends.
It is with deep sadness to learn that former player, Brian Hogan has passed.
Brian 1st played for Widnes in 1973 appearing over 120 times in two spells for "The Chemics".
The thoughts and prayers from all at @WidnesRL are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/xaVJccwH4Z
— Widnes Vikings (@WidnesRL) November 27, 2022
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