Ian Battye
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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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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]
Background[edit]
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[edit]
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 75–76) in Barkston Ash district).
References[edit]
- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
