Johnny Ward

[The Fox]

Just seen a post on Facebook that says another of the “Classy Cas” fraternity has passed away - Johnny Ward.

Johnny was a cracking ball handling forward, originally played as a hooker, but moved to No 10 to accommodate Clive Dickenson.

[lurcher]

sad news, johnny was a great player. think he was the first i knew of that came back from a ruptured cruciate knee ligament as in those days it usually finished you.

[gateman]

great memories of this player RIP

[tigerfeat]

I remember him playing in some of our floodlight trophy finals another cas great from a golden period
RIP Johnny

[43s flyer]

Fond memories of Johnny, condolences to family and friends R.I.PJohnny.

[Ken Smith]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

[tigerfeat]

He played for Cas in the final against Salford think we sold him to Salford after that but not sure
I always remember him as a hooker but he played prop in the final I think

[stevieblunder]

Very happy memories of Johnny Ward.

Must be the best free signing we ever made.
If memories serve me right he was at Featherstone and couldn't get a game.

Very elusive with the ball and played at both hooker and prop at the highest level.
Small and always looking overweight, he had talent in bucketloads.

RIP a Cas legend.

P.s The phrase legend is much overused and therefore devalued.

[cogito ergo sum]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

He had a pub in Darrington near Pontefract.

Johnny was ball handler...in today’s parlance he was an “off loader” of great guile and skill. RIP Johnny, you leave fond memories!

[Tamworth Tiger]

He played for Cas in the final against Salford think we sold him to Salford after that but not sure
I always remember him as a hooker but he played prop in the final I think

Pretty sure that’s right. I went to a do to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the final wins, think it was the 69 one and virtually all the squad was there including Johnny.
Great player.

[old cas lass]

Johnny ward did play in the 69 final for cas.
Losing to many hero’s just now.
RIP peace Johnny.

[Mysterio]

RIP to a player I never had the pleasure or excitement of watching or seeing.
Once a tiger.
RIP and condolences to the family and friends.
There can be no doubt he must have been an exceptional player.

[Oldcasman]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

He had a pub in Darrington near Pontefract.

Johnny was ball handler...in today’s parlance he was an “off loader” of great guile and skill. RIP Johnny, you leave fond memories!

He had a pub in kippax the swan I believe, RIP John a member
of the best team cas has ever had

[lurcher]

Johnny ward did play in the 69 final for cas.
Losing to many hero’s just now.
RIP peace Johnny.

it was johnny's pass that put heppy over for the final try against salford.

[lurcher]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

He had a pub in Darrington near Pontefract.

Johnny was ball handler...in today’s parlance he was an “off loader” of great guile and skill. RIP Johnny, you leave fond memories!

don't know about that but i'm sure he had the golden lion at ferrybridge.

[Derbyshiretiger]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

He had a pub in Darrington near Pontefract.

Johnny was ball handler...in today’s parlance he was an “off loader” of great guile and skill. RIP Johnny, you leave fond memories!

don't know about that but i'm sure he had the golden lion at ferrybridge.

Yeah best pint of tetleys cask for miles

[Danny Boy]

Sad news - Johnny Ward was a great, great player & great character! RIP Johnny

[sparky49]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

He had a pub in Darrington near Pontefract.

Johnny was ball handler...in today’s parlance he was an “off loader” of great guile and skill. RIP Johnny, you leave fond memories!

don't know about that but i'm sure he had the golden lion at ferrybridge.

Johnny had the Chestnut before moving to the Lion and it served great food. R.I.P. Johnny and thanks for the memories.

[lurcher]

I seem to remember he was the landlord of a pub somewhere in the Cas area. I also think that he played for Salford against Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final, but more famously remembered for his displays for Cas in the Floodlight Trophy wins. Also a member of the touring GB side to Australia. Tough as nails and a great hooker when scrums were contested before moving to prop to make way for Clive Dickenson. Condolences to his family. RIP Wardy.

He had a pub in Darrington near Pontefract.

Johnny was ball handler...in today’s parlance he was an “off loader” of great guile and skill. RIP Johnny, you leave fond memories!

don't know about that but i'm sure he had the golden lion at ferrybridge.

Johnny had the Chestnut before moving to the Lion and it served great food. R.I.P. Johnny and thanks for the memories.

yes it was the food we used to go for but the tetleys was a welcome bonus.

[Ken Smith]

I stand corrected. Johnny Ward did indeed play for Cas in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final. We signed Bill Kirkbride to replace him with Mick Redfearn moving up to front row I seem to remember.