Charles Henry Horley (birth registered July→September 1860[2] — 10 May 1924[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Swinton,[4] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Swinton was a rugby union club.

Charles Henry Horley
Full nameCharles Henry Horley
Date of birth1860
Place of birthPendlebury, England
Date of death10 May 1924 (aged 63)
Place of deathBirkdale, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Swinton ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1885 England[1] 1 (0)

Background

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Charlie Horley's birth was registered in Pendlebury, Lancashire, and he died aged 63 in Birkdale, Lancashire.[1]

Playing career

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Charlie Horley won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1885 against Ireland.[1]

Personal life

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Horley married in 1886 in Chorlton district.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  5. ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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