About Bill Cloke
Lived 1892 – 1956 (aged 63–64). Bill Cloke was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Ernest William "Bill" Cloke was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.
On 24 July 1920 he played for Auckland against the touring Great Britain Lions. They won 24–16, becoming the first New Zealand team to defeat Great Britain on New Zealand soil.
Selector Cloke later became a selector for Auckland in the 1940s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cloke?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Bill Cloke born?
Bill Cloke was born in 1892 in New Zealand.
When did Bill Cloke die?
Bill Cloke died in 1956.
What was Bill Cloke's occupation?
Bill Cloke was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bill Cloke?
Bill Cloke was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cloke. https://biography.guide/bill-cloke/
MLA: "Bill Cloke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cloke/.
Chicago: "Bill Cloke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cloke/.
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