A butcher by trade, he carved up many defences and collected the Lance Todd Trophy at Wembley during the victory over Featherstone in 1974.
He topped the club’s points scoring charts for seven seasons, including a then record matching 162 goals in 1973-74. He made most appearances, with 46, in that seasons all conquering side.
He gained three GB caps, two against France and one against New Zealand.
Derek was installed into the Hall of Fame at the Past Players’annual dinner at the Tetley Walker Club on Long Lane.
Also added to the Hall of Fame was Welshman Ray Price, one of the finest stand-offs of the post war period who arrived at Wilderspool in 1953 from Belle Vue Rangers. He linked up with scrum half Gerry Helme, forming one of the greatest half back pairings the club has ever had.
He died in 1988 aged 64 from a brain haemorrhage.
The third Past Player to be added to the Hall of Fame was Longford lad Jim Tranter, who scored 120 tries for the club between 1911 and 1928 and was best known as a rugged tackler.
He had the honour of being captain of the club and made 439 appearances, the 6th highest in the club’s history.
