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William Pratt

1932 – 2009

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1932 – 2009 (aged 76–77). William Pratt was a British rugby league player.

William Pratt (1932 – 18 February 2009) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at club level for Leeds and Halifax, as a .

Background Billy Pratt's birth was registered in Leeds South, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 76 in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England.

Club career Billy Pratt made his début for Leeds against Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 2 April 1952, he missed the majority of the 1952–53 season while on military service, the consistent form of Leeds' regular ; Jeff Stevenson, meant that before the start of the 1958–59 season Billy Pratt was transferred to Halifax. Keith McLellan, George Broughton Jr. and Joe Anderson also left the Leeds before the start of the 1958–59 season.

Notable tour matches Billy Pratt played, and scored a try in Leeds' 18-13 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Headingley Stadium in October 1956, as of 2017 this is the last time Leeds have beaten Australia.

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Born
1932, Leeds
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Died
2009, Shipley
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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pratt?

English rugby league footballer

When was William Pratt born?

William Pratt was born in 1932 in Leeds.

When did William Pratt die?

William Pratt died in 2009 in Shipley.

What was William Pratt's occupation?

William Pratt was a rugby league player.

What nationality was William Pratt?

William Pratt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Pratt

· Wikidata: Q8017054

· DBpedia: Billy Pratt (rugby league)

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