Willis Fawley (birth registered fourth ¼ 1929) is an English former professional

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footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for

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( Heritage № 323), as an occasional

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-kicking , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested

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s.Bailey, Ron (1956). ''The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.''. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC

Background

Willis Fawley's birth was registered in

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district,

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, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Willis Fawley played in

' 15-14 victory over

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in the 1959–60

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Final during the 1959–60 season at

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Rugby Stadium,

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on Saturday 31 October 1959, and played in the 0-10 defeat by Halifax in the 1963–64

Final during the 1963–64 season at Belle Vue,

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on Saturday 2 November 1963.

Club career

Willis Fawley made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 10 March 1951.Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). ''Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club''. The History Press.

Testimonial match

Willis Fawley's benefit

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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

district.

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
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