Albert Fearnley

Albert Fearnley (10 March 1924 – 4 May 1999) was an English rugby league footballer of the 1950s, and coach of the 1960s and 1950s. Born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire,[1] Fearnley started his career at Rochdale Hornets and went on to play for Oldham,[2] Halifax, Featherstone Rovers, and Batley, as second-row.[3] After retiring as a player, he coached at club level for Halifax, Bradford Northern, Batley, and Blackpool Borough.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Albert Fearnley played right-second-row, i.e. number 12, in Halifax's 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the 1954 Challenge Cup Final replay during the 1953–54 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 May 1954, in front of a record crowd of 102,575 or more.[4]

Coaching career

Club career

Albert Fearnley was the coach of Batley from June 1977 to October 1977.

Personal life

Fearnley had two sons and one daughter. His elder son, Stan, played for Bradford Northern while Albert was general manager at the club, and also went on to play for Leeds. His other son, Gordon, was a professional footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol Rovers and Fort Lauderdale Strikers.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Hadfield, Dave (11 May 1999). "Obituary: Albert Fearnley". The Independent. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Player Statistics". Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  3. ↑ Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  4. ↑ "Mud, blood and memories of the day when 102,575 made history at Odsal". independent.co.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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