Malcolm Battye
English rugby league footballer
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Malcolm Battye (birth registered third 1⁄4 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]
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| Born | third 1⁄4 1941 (age 84–85) Pontefract district, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Colin Battye (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
Malcolm Battye's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
County League appearances
Malcolm Battye played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.[citation needed]
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances
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
Malcolm Battye is the younger brother of Derek Battye, Barbara Battye, and the rugby league footballer; Colin Battye.