Billy Stott
{{short description|England international rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Billy Stott
|fullname = {{nowrap|William Isaac C. Stott}}
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|birth_date = 16 April 1913
|birth_place = Pontefract, England
|death_date = third ¼ 1972 (aged 59)
|death_place = Pontefract district, England
|height = {{convert|5|ft|7.5|in|m|abbr=on}}
|weight = {{convert|13|st|0|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
|position = {{Rlp|CE|SO}}
|club1 = Featherstone Rovers
|year1start = 1930
|year1end = 33
|appearances1 = 108
|tries1 = 29
|goals1 = 65
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 217
|club2 = Broughton Rangers
|year2start = 1933
|year2end = 38
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|club3 = Oldham
|year3start = 1938
|year3end = 44
|appearances3 = 81
|tries3 = 22
|goals3 = 144
|fieldgoals3 = 0
|points3 = 354
|club4 = {{nowrap|→ Featherstone Rovers (guest)}}
|year4start = 1939/40
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|appearances4 = 3
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|club5 = {{nowrap|→ Featherstone Rovers (guest)}}
|year5start = 1943/44
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|appearances5 = 2
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|club6 = Wakefield Trinity
|year6start = 1944
|year6end = 47
|appearances6 = 81
|tries6 = 25
|goals6 = 152
|fieldgoals6 = 0
|points6 = 379
|club7 = {{nowrap|Belle Vue Rangers}}
|year7start = 1947
|year7end = ??
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|teamA = Yorkshire
|yearAstart = 1933
|yearAend = ≥33
|appearancesA = 7
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|teamB = England
|yearBstart = 1936
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|appearancesB = 1
|triesB = 0
|goalsB = 0
|fieldgoalsB = 0
|pointsB = 0
|coachteam1 = {{nowrap|Wakefield Trinity}}
|coachyear1start = 1948
|coachyear1end = 49
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|new = yes
|retired = yes
|updated = 18 April 2012
|source = {{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/--stott/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Stott&submit=Go&c=England|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401075441/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Stott&submit=Go&c=England|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2018|title=England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk|publisher=englandrl.co.uk|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}
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William Isaac C. Stott (16 April 1913{{cite web|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=3EhuuZ3ALVMkmlPPadlsig&scan=1|title=Birth details at freebmd.org.uk|publisher=freebmd.org.uk|date=31 December 2016|access-date=1 January 2017}} – third ¼ 1972{{cite web|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=%2FifKfT19FbJ3J7JE87jRPQ&scan=1|title=Death details at freebmd.org.uk|publisher=freebmd.org.uk|date=31 December 2016|access-date=1 January 2017}}) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (three spells, including the last two as a World War II guest), Broughton Rangers, Oldham, Wakefield Trinity (captain) and Belle Vue Rangers, as a goal-kicking {{rlp|ce}} or {{rlp|so}}.Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
Background
Billy Stott was born in Pontefract, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he lived on a National Coal Board (NCB) housing estate at the top of Scotch Hill, off Girnhill Lane, Featherstone (now a Strata Homes development), and his death aged 59 was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
=International honours=
Billy Stott won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in the 2-3 defeat by Wales at Taff Vale Park, Pontypridd on Saturday 7 November 1936.
=County honours=
Billy Stott won a cap for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1933–34 season against Australia, and won a cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Broughton Rangers.
=Challenge Cup Final appearances=
Billy Stott played at {{rlp|ce}} was captain, scored two tries, a goal, and the winning penalty late in the match, and was named man of the match, winning the inaugural Lance Todd Trophy in Wakefield Trinity's 13-12 victory over Wigan in the 1946 Challenge Cup Final during the 1945–46 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1946, in front of a crowd of 54,730.Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. {{ISBN|1-85983-429-9}}
=County Cup Final appearances=
Billy Stott played at {{rlp|ce}} and scored a goal in Wakefield Trinity's 2-5 defeat by Bradford Northern in the 1945 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1945–46 season at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 3 November 1945, and played at {{rlp|ce}} and scored a two goals in the 7–7 draw with Leeds in the 1947 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1947–48 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 1 November 1947, but did not play in the 8–7 victory over Leeds in the 1947 Yorkshire Cup Final replay during the 1947–48 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 November 1947.
=Club career=
Billy Stott made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 29 March 1930,Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. {{ISBN|0752422952}} in 1933 he was transferred from Featherstone Rovers to Broughton Rangers for £750 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £137,700 in 2016).{{cite web|url=http://www.measuringworth.com/ukcompare|title=Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds|publisher=Measuring Worth|date=31 December 2016|access-date=1 January 2017}}
Personal life
Billy Stott was the brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s for Featherstone Rovers; Fred Stott.
References
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External links
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20100114185150/http://totalrl.com/features/content.php?feat_id=273&featcat_id=32 Bradford win Yorkshire Cup]
- [http://marklaspalmas.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/billy-stott.html Billy Stott at marklaspalmas.blogspot.co.uk]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/files/original/ee68da598342af189ed42a874500bf08.jpg Picture - Billy Stott **Dead Link**]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/files/original/fd9be29749f050777cb459e686808fc6.jpg Jimmy Breen (right) presenting autograph rugby ball to Billy Stott (left) in September 1946]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/items/show/80 Picture - Billy Stott]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/items/show/83 Jimmy Breen (right) presenting autograph rugby ball to Billy Stott (left) in September 1946]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/files/original/f9261f031a7418a2071cb9dc18280e9b.jpg Picture Billy Stott wearing his All England Rugby Cap from 1936/37]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/items/show/2019 Picture - W. Stott]
- [http://www.chethams.org.uk/bellevue/items/show/80 Picture - Billy Stott wearing his All England Rugby Cap from 1936/37]
{{Wakefield Trinity - 1946 Challenge Cup Final winners}}
{{Lance Todd Trophy winners}}
{{Wakefield Trinity Hall of Fame 1873-1973}}
{{Wakefield Trinity coaches}}
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Category:Broughton Rangers players
Category:England national rugby league team players
Category:English rugby league players
Category:Featherstone Rovers players
Category:Lance Todd Trophy winners
Category:Oldham R.L.F.C. captains
Category:Oldham R.L.F.C. players
Category:Rugby league five-eighths
Category:Rugby league players from Pontefract
Category:Wakefield Trinity captains
Category:Wakefield Trinity players