Eric Ayles
Eric Ayles (21 February 1928 – 26 May 1972) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop forward in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Belle Vue Rangers, St Helens and Salford.
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| Full name | Eric Ayles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 February 1928 Wigan, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 26 May 1972 (aged 44) Wigan, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Ayles started his professional career with Belle Vue Rangers before signing for St Helens in September 1953.[2]
In March 1956, he joined Salford on loan, before signing a permanent deal with the club in August 1956 for an estimated fee of £350.[3]
Ayles dislocated his shoulder in a match against Workington Town in April 1958, which forced him to retire.[4]
Representative honours
Ayles made two appearances for Lancashire while at Belle Vue Rangers.[5][6]
References
- "Eric Ayles". Saints Heritage Society. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- "Forward transferred". Belfast Telegraph. 10 September 1953. p. 10 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "Saints Transfer Ayles To Salford". Liverpool Echo. 15 August 1956. p. 9 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- McNamara, Jack (18 April 1958). "Eric Ayles hangs up his boots". Manchester Evening News. p. 24 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- Saxton, Irvin (ed.). History of Rugby League: No.57 1951–1952. League Publications.
- Saxton, Irvin (ed.). History of Rugby League: No.58 1952–1953. League Publications.
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