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Graham Williams

1944 – 1994

English rugby league footballer and coach

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Lived 1944 – 1994 (aged 49). Graham Williams was an Australian rugby league player.

Graham Williams (28 July 19441 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s and coached in the 1980s. He played at club level for Swinton, and in Australia for North Sydney and Manly-Warringah, as a , and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh.

Rugby league career Williams was born in July 1944 in Swinton near Manchester.

He briefly returned to England to play for Hull F.C. during the 1972–73 season.

He also played in the golden-oldies matches in the early 1980s, as well as spending some time on the Gold Coast, Queensland coaching Burleigh.

Personal life Williams' wife died in a parachuting accident. He remarried the daughter of a british naval officer who received both dso, dsm and grandfather of Williams step daughter british fashion designer Harlette DeFalaise founder of Harlette , Williams died in a motorbike accident on 1 July 1994.

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The Swinton Academy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Graham Williams?

English rugby league footballer and coach (1944-1994)

When was Graham Williams born?

Graham Williams was born on 28 July 1944 in Swinton.

When did Graham Williams die?

Graham Williams died on 1 July 1994 in Sydney.

What was Graham Williams's occupation?

Graham Williams was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Graham Williams?

Graham Williams was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graham Williams

· Wikidata: Q5593362

· DBpedia: Graham Williams (rugby league)

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