Willis Fawley (22 November 1929 – 1981) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as an occasional goal-kicking .Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
Background Willis Fawley was born on 22 November 1929 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 Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1959, and played in the 0-10 defeat by Halifax in the 1963–64 Yorkshire 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.Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press.
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.
Personal life and death Willis Fawley's marriage to Valerie (née Pearson) was registered during first ¼ 1962 in Pontefract district.
Fawley died in 1981, at the age of 51.
References
External links
Search for "Fawley" at rugbyleagueproject.org Willis Fawley November 2015 Keith Bridges 2011