[1] A club record 69,429 people watch the Challenge Cup 3rd Round tie at Odsal between Bradford Northern and Huddersfield.

Larger crowds had watched matches at Odsal, but this was the largest involving the home side.

[4] coached by William R. 'Bill' Smith, their stand-off half, Peter Ramsden, became the youngest player to win the Lance Todd Trophy for man-of-the-match at 19.

[5] the Huddersfield team also featured Australian Pat Devery and New Zealand's Peter Henderson.

[6] The final itself was untelevised, as the Rugby League Council refused permission to broadcast the match due to concerns that this would impact the attendance.