Dennis Hartley

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Dennis Hartley

Post by tigerfeat » 14 Nov 2019, 12:59

Sad to here of the passing of one of my all time cas heroes ,can still see him knocking players off and getting a pass out to chuck to go under sticks,gentle giant off the field but one of the toughest men ive ever seen on it
Condolences to friends and family
RIP Dennis
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Post by Oldcasman » 14 Nov 2019, 13:24

I will second that he was one of the best props I have seen and as you say he was one of my best players up there with chuck and happy to name a couple all my condolences to his family and
RIP Denis you will be sadly missed.

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Post by Darnsarf » 14 Nov 2019, 13:36

RIP Dennis - a true Cas legend

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Post by Tamworth Tiger » 14 Nov 2019, 13:41

Thanks for the memories Dennis. A total gentleman and a true superstar for club and country.

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Post by ERG2012 » 14 Nov 2019, 14:59

Big Den was my coach and I can honestly say that it was a privilege to be under his guidance.
A true gentleman and my deepest condolences to his family

Thanks for the advice Big Den, I will raise a glass in your honour and memory.

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Post by 43s flyer » 14 Nov 2019, 15:02

So sorry to hear this news, fantastic player and a brilliant guy, R.I.P BIG D condolences to family and friends.

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Post by gateman » 14 Nov 2019, 15:07

many happy memories watching big Dennis smashing defences, the opposing teams danger men were picked out for Dennis to run at Dennis generally nullified the danger, i believe he was in the touring side that beat AUS in their back yard , RIP big man

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Post by hazzy » 14 Nov 2019, 15:50

Sad to hear this,,, he has left a lot of good memories for Cas fans of that era, together with Johnny Ward, Hardisty, and Heppy he was brilliant,,, today he would be a world beater

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Post by yorky » 14 Nov 2019, 15:58

condolences to all his family. i was lucky to have seen him play many times, what a man mountain.

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Post by Piquad1 » 14 Nov 2019, 17:24

Sorry to hear the news. Condolences to family and friends. RIP Dennis

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Post by Johnlewis1920 » 14 Nov 2019, 17:29

Sorry to hear the sad news thanks for the memories RIP Big D

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Post by sparky49 » 14 Nov 2019, 17:53

Wish we had an enforcer like him now, thanks for the memories R.I.P big D.

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Post by SWISS TONY!! » 14 Nov 2019, 17:53

One of the nicest men I've ever met. When he talked you listened! Rest in peace big man!
Condolences and best wishes to his family and friends
Long Live The Monkey Munch!!!

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Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 14 Nov 2019, 20:40

RIP Big Den, man mountain, quality player. Was privileged to see him play in his hey day.

Sad day.

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Post by Robbo » 14 Nov 2019, 22:47

My dads pal and I was lucky to call him a friend.
My heartfelt sadness to his family.
A true gentleman
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Post by SuffolkTiger » 14 Nov 2019, 23:19

Terribly sad news. A true giant in every sense.

A cornerstone of our heritage and one of the few who are known to thousands across the globe purely by their christian name.

Thank you big man. Rest in peace.

Condolences to family and friends. You should be incredibly proud of him.

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Post by duke street 10 » 15 Nov 2019, 09:08

Dennis was an absolute gentleman, not old enough to see him play but have heard and read plenty about his exploits in the field. I doubt the club (and Hunslet before us) would have been as successful without him.

Legend is a word that gets used far too easily nowadays....But he earned that title.

R.I.P Big Den.

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Post by mart0042 » 15 Nov 2019, 10:47

Very sad, not old enough to have seen him play for cas but I've been told he was a good un.

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Post by Mysterio » 15 Nov 2019, 12:27

Heard stories from my Dad, who is no shrinking violet in his own right, who says Dennis was a real Demon on the field and a fearsome prop forward that resulted in nobody taking liberties from
Castleford.

For that, he has my ultimate respect in his passing, despite never seeing him play.

I hope his family and children gain solace in all of these tremendous stories about their
Father/family member and celebrate his life rather than be sad.

Big respect Dennis. Have a blast up there mate.
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Post by ron » 15 Nov 2019, 12:39

Dennis was the missing piece in the jigsaw. We had been playing superb rugby with lots of flair (a bit like 2017) but missed out on the big trophies. Dennis provided the steel and backbone to complement the flair and the cup wins followed. Having said that he wasn’t short of nowse and flair himself so fitted in perfectly with the side at that time. Happy days!

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