Willis Rushton (birth registered third ¼ 1936[1]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Bramley and Wakefield Trinity, as a centre.[2]
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| Full name | Willis Rushton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | third ¼ 1936 (age 87–88) Pontefract district, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background edit
Willis Rushton's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career edit
Willis Rushton played his first game for Bramley RLFC on 15 August 1959, in a home game against Rochdale Hornets. Willis Rushton made his début for Wakefield Trinity during February 1964, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1966–67 season.[citation needed]
Genealogical information edit
Willis Rushton's marriage to Beryl R. (née Berry) was registered during fourth ¼ 1957 in Pontefract district.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts - A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 - 1960 [Page118]. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
- ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.