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Willis Rushton

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Willis Rushton
Personal information
Full nameWillis Rushton
Bornthird ¼ 1936 (age 87–88)
Pontefract district, England
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1959–64 Bramley 136 37 0 0 114
1964–67 Wakefield Trinity 70 22 0 0 66
Total 206 59 0 0 180

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]

Background

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

Playing career

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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

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Willis Rushton's marriage to Beryl R. (née Berry) was registered during fourth ¼ 1957 in Pontefract district.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ^ Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts - A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 - 1960 [Page118]. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  3. ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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