Albert Fearnley (10 March 1924 – 4 May 1999) was an English

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footballer who played in the 1950s, and

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ed in the 1960s and 1950s. Fearnley started his career at

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and went on to play for

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( Heritage № 552), Halifax ( Heritage № 626),

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( Heritage № 373) and Batley, as .Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC After retiring as a player, he coached at club level for Halifax,

Bradford Northern The Bradford Bulls are a professional rugby league club in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, playing in the Championship. They have won five Challenge Cups, six league championships and three World Club Challenges. The team jersey is pre ...

, Batley, and Blackpool Borough.

Background

Albert Fearnley was born in Bradford,

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, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Albert Fearnley played right-, i.e. number 12, in Halifax's 4–8 defeat by

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in the 1954 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1953–54 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 May 1954, in front of a record crowd of 102,575 or more.

Coaching career

Championship final appearances

Albert Fearnley was the coach in Halifax's 15–7 victory over St. Helens in the 1964–65

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Final during the 1964–65 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 22 May 1965.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 70 – 1964–65". Rugby Leaguer ISBN n/a

Club career

Albert Fearnley was the coach of Batley from June 1977 to October 1977.

Personal life

Fearnley had two sons and one daughter. His elder son, Stan, played for

while Albert was general manager at the club, and also went on to play for

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. His other son,

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, was a professional

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who played for

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and

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References

External links

Search for "Fearnley" at rugbyleagueproject.org

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