Career
Laurie Gant was the president of Street Michael"s Cricket club and the Wakefield branch of the Royal British Legion. Challenge Cup final appearances
Laurie Gant was the coach in Featherstone Rovers" 17-12 victory over Barrow in the 1967 Challenge Cup final during the 1966-1967 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1967. This was the first Challenge Cup final attended by Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
County Cup final appearances
Laurie Gant was the coach in Featherstone Rovers" 9-12 defeat by Hull in the 1969 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1969-1970 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 20 September 1969, and the 7-23 defeat by Leeds in the 1969 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1969-1970 season at Odsal, Bradford on Saturday 21 November 1970.
Laurie Gant"s marriage to Joan Medlock took place on 27 October 1951 at Street Annes Church, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield. They had two children.
Christine M. Gant born 22 October 1955 (age 60–61) in Dewsbury district, and Patricia Gant born 17 March 1961 (age 54–55) in Wakefield district).
