About Eric Ayles
Lived 1928 – 1972 (aged 43–44). Eric Ayles was a rugby league player.
Eric Ayles (21 February 1928 – 26 May 1972) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop forward in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Belle Vue Rangers, St Helens and Salford. He was crushed and killed by a piece of concrete in 1972.
Playing career Ayles started his professional career with Belle Vue Rangers before signing for St Helens in September 1953.
In March 1956, he joined Salford on loan, before signing a permanent deal with the club in August 1956 for an estimated fee of £350.
Ayles dislocated his shoulder in a match against Workington Town in April 1958, which forced him to retire.
Representative honours Ayles made two appearances for Lancashire while at Belle Vue Rangers.
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English rugby league footballer
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Eric Ayles was born in 1928.
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Eric Ayles died in 1972.
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