Ron Willett
{{short description|English rugby league footballer}}
{{BLP sources|date=February 2020}}
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{{Use British English|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Ron Willett
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|birth_date = 12 Nov {{birth year and age|1944}}
|birth_place = Pontefract district, England
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|position = {{rlp|WG|CE}}
|club1 = Castleford
|year1start = 1964
|year1end = 69
|appearances1 = 128
|tries1 = 37
|goals1 = 284
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 679
|club2 = {{nowrap|Hull Kingston Rovers}}
|year2start = 1969
|year2end = ??
|appearances2 = 12
|tries2 = 1
|goals2 = 10
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 23
|retired = yes
|updated = 10 June 2024
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Ron Willett (birth registered fourth {{frac|1|4}} 1944{{cite web|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=tB3nWj3XvcMu33tgxbCddg&scan=1|title=Birth details at freebmd.org.uk|publisher=freebmd.org.uk|date=31 December 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford, as a goal-kicking {{rlp|wg}}, or {{rlp|ce}}.David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. {{ISBN|978-0752418957}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php|title=Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)|publisher=thecastlefordtigers.co.uk |date=31 December 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php|archivedate=16 February 2012}}
Background
Ron Willett's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
=County League appearances=
Ron Willett played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.
=BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances=
Ron Willett played at {{rlp|ce}} and scored two goals 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, played at {{rlp|ce}} and scored a goal in the 7-2 victory over Swinton in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966, and played on the {{rlp|wg}} and scored four goals in the 8-5 victory over Leigh in the 1967 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 16 January 1968. The record for the most goals in a BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final is four goals, and is jointly held by; Ron Willett, Kel Coslett and Dave Hall.
References
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External links
- [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/search/?q=Willett Search for "Willett" at rugbyleagueproject.org]
- {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227102531/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=685|date=27 February 2012|title=Profile at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk}}
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Category:Castleford Tigers players
Category:English rugby league players
Category:Hull Kingston Rovers players