Willis Fawley


Willis Fawley is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as an occasional goal-kicking, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

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

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Willis Fawley played 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 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.

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 was registered during first ¼ 1962 in Pontefract district.