GEE, KENNETH

born 1916, Wigan, Lancashire, Eng. English rugby player, a member of the powerful Wigan club that won the Rugby League (RL) Challenge Cup in 1948. He was also vital as forward in Wigan's RL championship wins of 194546, 194647, and 194950 and the Challenge Cup victory of 1951. During his career, Gee kicked 528 goals and scored 58 tries (touchdowns). His domineering plays between 1935 and 1955 earned him 17 British caps. He toured Australia in 1946 and 1950.