Ian Battye
English rugby league footballer
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Ian David Battye (birth registered third 1⁄4 1952[1] – 28 February 2007), also known by the nickname of "Big Joe", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s. He played at club level for Kippax Welfare ARLFC and Castleford (Heritage No. 586).[2][3][4]
FullnameIan David Battye
Bornthird 1⁄4 1952
Barkston Ash district, England
Died28 February 2007 (aged 54)
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| Full name | Ian David Battye | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | third 1⁄4 1952 Barkston Ash district, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 February 2007 (aged 54) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Ian Battye's birth was registered in Barkston Ash district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 54 from throat cancer (Oropharyngeal cancer).[citation needed]
Genealogical information
Ian Battye was married to Mavis, was the father of Michael Battye, and Richard Battye, and the younger brother of Brian H. Battye (birth registered during first 1⁄4 1948 (age 77–78) in Barkston Ash district).