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Willis Fawley (birth registered October→December 1929 in Pontefract district) is an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, and 1970s, playing at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 323), as a hooker, i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums.
Playing career
County Cup Final appearances
Willis Fawley played hooker in Featherstone Rovers' 15-14 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1959–60 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1959, and played hooker in the 0-10 defeat by Halifax in the 1963 Yorkshire County 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.
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.
Genealogical information
Willis Fawley's marriage to Valerie (née Pearson) was registered during January→March 1962 in Pontefract district.