Billy Kitchin Explained

Billy Kitchin
Fullname:	William Farrington Kitchin
Birth Date:	28 July 1882
Birth Place:	Cleator, Cumberland, England
Death Date:	22 September 1960 (aged 78)^[1] ^[2]
Death Place:	Whiston, Lancashire, England
Club1:	Huddersfield
Year1start:	1900
Year1end:	13
Appearances1:	296
Tries1:	211
Goals1:	17
Points1:	667
Teama:	England
Yearastart:	1911
Appearancesa:	2
Triesa:	3
Goalsa:	0
Pointsa:	9
New:	yes
Retired:	yes
Updated:	2 April 2012
Source:	^[3] ^[4] ^[5]

William Farrington Kitchin (28 July 1882 – 22 September 1960) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s.^[6] He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a .^[3]

Background

William Kitchin was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

International honours

William Kitchin won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1911 against Wales, and Australia.^[4]

Career records

William Kitchin was the league's top try-scorer in the 1910–11 season with 41-tries.

Genealogical information

William Kitchin's marriage was registered during first ¼ 1907 in Huddersfield district.^[7]

Notes and References

1. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
2. News: Billy Kitchen Dead . Huddersfield Daily Examiner . 26 September 1960 . 12 . . subscription.
3. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
4. Web site: England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk. englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
5. Book: Gronow, David. 100 Greats: Huddersfield Rugby League Football Club. 2008. Stadia. Stroud. 978-0-7524-4584-7. 68.
6. Web site: Index entry. 29 February 2016. FreeBMD. ONS.
7. Web site: Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2015. 1 January 2016.