Name Albert Fearnley | ||
Albert Fearnley (10 March 1924 – 4 May 1999) was an English rugby league footballer and coach who played as a second-row. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, Fearnley started his career at Rochdale Hornets and went on to play for Oldham, Halifax, Featherstone Rovers, and Batley. After retiring as a player, he coached Halifax, Bradford Northern, Batley and Blackpool Borough.
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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.
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.