Bill Oxley
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| Full name | William B. Oxley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | fourth ¼ 1918 Barrow-in-Furness district, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1985 (aged c. 66–67) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William B. Oxley (birth registered fourth ¼ 1918[1] – 1985), also known by the nickname of "Bill", was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 1950s, and rugby league administrator of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Barrow (two spells), Risedale Old Boys ARLFC, Rochdale Hornets (captain), and Ulverston ARLFC[1].
Background
Bill Oxley's birth was registered in Barrow-in-Furness district, Lancashire, World War II began four days after Bill Oxley had signed professionally for Barrow, he served with the Royal Horse Artillery in World War II for five years, and he died aged c. 66–67.
Playing career
Challenge Cup semi-Final appearances
Bill Oxley played in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by eventual winners Bradford Northern in the 1948–49 Challenge Cup semi-final during the 1948–49 season at Station Road, Swinton.[2]
Club career
Bill Oxley scored one try for Barrow, it came in the 21-3 victory over Broughton Rangers at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday 23 March 1946.
Managerial career
International honours
Bill Oxley was the England team manager for the 1975 Rugby League World Cup, alongside coach Alex Murphy.
References
- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Man with the heart of an Ox". nwemail.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
External links
- Search for "Oxley" at rugbyleagueproject.org
- Man with the heart of an Ox
- (archived by archive.is) Stan Ayres
- Haven’s troubles strike a chord with Keith[dead link]
- (archived by archive.is) Barrow Island's brothers in arms
- (archived by archive.is) Team of 1948
- More Ulverston Rugby team taken about 1949- 50.
