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
editWillis Rushton's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
editWillis 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
editWillis 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.