Billy Hutchinson (rugby league) explained

Billy Hutchinson
Fullname:William Hutchinson
Birth Date:13 October 1913
Birth Place:Bradford, England
Death Place:Bradford, England
Club1:Bradford Northern
Year1start:1932
Year1end:37
Appearances1:67
Club2:Bradford Northern
Year2start:1941
Year2end:47
Appearances2:146
Tries2:26
Year3start:1945
Appearances3:2
Tries3:2
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:6
Teama:England
Yearastart:1944-45
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:30 April 2012
Source:[1] [2]

William Hutchinson (13 October 1913 – 1 June 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford Northern (two spells), and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 233) (World War II guest), as a, or, i.e. number 1, 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13.[1] [3]

Background

Billy Hutchinson was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 80 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Billy Hutchinson won 2 caps for England while at Bradford Northern, he made his international début, and played left-, i.e. number 11, in the 9-9 draw with Wales at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 26 February 1944, and played in the 18-8 victory over Wales at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 10 March 1945.[2]

Club career

Billy Hutchinson made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 10 February 1945.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk. englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  4. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press.