title: John Marsden (rugby league)
text: # John Marsden (rugby league)
  
  John L. Marsden (28 January 1953) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 520), as a fullback, or wing, i.e. number 1, or, 2 or 5.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Marsden made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Monday 25 March 1974.
  
  ### Challenge Cup Final appearances
  
  Marsden played right wing, i.e. number 2, in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.
  
  ### County Cup Final appearances
  
  Marsden played fullback in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.
  
  ### Testimonial match
  
  Marsden's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1983–84 season.
  
  