Willis Fawley

Willis Fawley (birth registered fourth ¼ 1929[1]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 323), as an occasional goal-kicking hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.[2]

Willis Fawley
Personal information
Full nameWillis Fawley
Bornfourth ¼ 1929 (age 93–94)
Pontefract district, England
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1951–67 Featherstone Rovers 369+2 59 9 0 195

Background

Willis Fawley's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Willis Fawley played hooker in Featherstone Rovers' 15-14 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959–60 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1959, and played hooker in the 0-10 defeat by Halifax in the 1963–64 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 2 November 1963.

Club career

Willis Fawley made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 10 March 1951.[3]

Testimonial match

Willis Fawley's benefit season/testimonial match at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1960–61 season.

Honoured at Featherstone Rovers

Willis Fawley is a Featherstone Rovers Hall of Fame inductee.

Genealogical information

Willis Fawley's marriage to Valerie (née Pearson) was registered during first ¼ 1962 in Pontefract district.[4]

References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  3. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
  4. "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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