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Biography
Charles "Charlie" Henry Horley (birth registered July→September 1860 — 10 May 1924) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Swinton, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Swinton was a rugby union club.
Background
Charlie Horley's birth was registered in Pendlebury, Lancashire, and he died aged 63 in Birkdale, Lancashire.
Playing career
International honours
Charlie Horley won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1885 against Ireland.
Change of Code
When Swinton converted from the rugby union code to the rugby league code on Tuesday 2 June 1896, Charlie Horley would have been approximately 36 years of age. Consequently, he may have been both a rugby union and rugby league footballer for Swinton.
Genealogical information
Charlie Horley's marriage was registered during July→September 1886 in Chorlton district.