Bill Oxley

William Oxley
Personal information
Full name William B. Oxley
Nickname Bill
Born October→December 1918
Barrow-in-Furness district, Lancashire, England
Died 1985 (aged 66–67)
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1945–46 Barrow 2 1 3
1946–Nov 48 Rochdale Hornets
Nov 1948–50 Barrow 17 0
Total 19 1 0 0 3
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

William "Bill" Oxley (birth registered October→December 1918[1] — 1985 (aged 66–67)) birth registered in Barrow-in-Furness district, Lancashire, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s, and '50s, and rugby league administrator of the 1960s, '70s and '80s, playing at club level for Barrow (twice), Risedale Old Boys ARLFC, Rochdale Hornets (Captain), and Ulverston ARLFC . 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.

Playing career

Challenge Cup semi-final appearances

Bill Oxley played in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by eventual winners Bradford Northern in the 1949 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

  1. ↑ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Man with the heart of an Ox". nwemail.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

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