About Billy Holding
Lived 1907 – 1986 (aged 78–79). Billy Holding was a British rugby league player.
William John Holding (18 January 1907 – 1 November 1986) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for Cumberland, and at club level for Warrington (two spells), and Rochdale Hornets as a goal-kicking .
Background Holding's birth was registered in Cockermouth district, Cumberland, England, and he died aged 79 in Maryport, Cumbria, England.
Playing career
County honours Holding represented Cumberland while at Warrington.
Championship final appearances Holding played in Warrington's 3-14 defeat by Swinton in the Championship Final during the 1934–35 season, and the 11-13 defeat by Salford in the Championship Final during the 1936–37 season.
Honoured at Warrington Wolves Holding is a Warrington Wolves Hall of Fame inductee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Holding?
English rugby league footballer
When was Billy Holding born?
Billy Holding was born in 1907 in Maryport.
When did Billy Holding die?
Billy Holding died in 1986 in Maryport.
What was Billy Holding's occupation?
Billy Holding was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Billy Holding?
Billy Holding was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Holding. https://biography.guide/billy-holding/
MLA: "Billy Holding." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-holding/.
Chicago: "Billy Holding." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-holding/.
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