Malcolm Battye (birth registered third 14 1941[1]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford and Doncaster,[2] as a centre.[3][4][5]

Malcolm Battye
Personal information
Bornthird 14 1941 (age 82–83)
Pontefract district, England
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1961–67 Castleford 52 8 0 0 24
1967–73 Doncaster 123 18 0 0 54
Total 175 26 0 0 78

Background

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Malcolm Battye's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

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County League appearances

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Malcolm Battye played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.[citation needed]

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

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Malcolm Battye played at centre in Castleford's 4-0 victory over St. Helens in the 1965 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1965–66 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 14 December 1965.

Genealogical information

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Malcolm Battye is the younger brother of Derek Battye, Barbara Battye, and the rugby league footballer; Colin Battye.

References

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  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Statistics at robterrace.com". robterrace.com. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
  4. ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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