William "Bill" 'Ernie' H. Hopper (birth registered fourth ¼ 1922 – September 2008) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Warrington ( Heritage No.), and Leeds, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

William Hopper's birth was registered in Bridgend, Wales, and he died aged 85 in Castleford, England.

Playing career

International honours

Hopper won a cap for Wales while at Leeds in 1953.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Bill Hopper played right-, i.e. number 10, in Leeds' 9–7 victory over

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in the 1956–57

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Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957.

Genealogical information

Bill Hopper's marriage to Patricia (

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Thorpe) was registered during first ¼ 1951 in Leeds district. They had children; Miriam Hopper
birth registered
during fourth ¼ in Leeds district), and Haydn E. W. Hopper
birth registered
during second ¼ in Leeds district).

References

External links

Bill Hopper RIPStatistics at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk
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