Colin Battye

Colin Battye (c. 1936 – 2018) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford, as a wing.^[2][3][4]

Colin Battye

Personal information
Born	c. 1936 Pontefract district, England
Died	2018 (aged 82)[1]
Playing information
Position	Wing
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1958–66 Castleford 174 75 0 0 225
Relatives	Malcolm Battye (brother)

Background

Colin Battye's birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire in 1936, and he died aged 82 in April 2018.^[1]

Playing career

County League appearances

Colin Battye played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire county league during the 1964–65 season.^{[citation needed]}

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Colin Battye played on the wing 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.^{[citation needed]}

Genealogical information

Colin Battye was the younger brother of Derek Battye, and Barbara Battye, and the older brother of the rugby league footballer; Malcolm Battye.