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1964–65 Challenge Cup
The 1964–65 Challenge Cup was the 64th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by Wigan Warriors, Wigan and Hunslet F.C. (1883), Hunslet at Wembley Stadium (1923), Wembley Stadium. Wigan won the match 20–16, with Wigan's Ray Ashby and Hunslet's Brian Gabbitas jointly receiving the Lance Todd Trophy. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final References External links Challenge Cup official website at Rugby League Project {{DEFAULTSORT:1964-65 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup 1965 in English rugby league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC One
BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's oldest and flagship channel, and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, primetime drama and entertainment, and live BBC Sport events. The channel was launched on 2 November 1936 under the name BBC Television Service, which was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution. It was renamed BBC TV in 1960 and used this name until the launch of the second BBC channel, BBC2, in 1964. The main channel then became known as BBC1. The channel adopted the current spelling of BBC One in 1997. The channel's annual budget for 2012–2013 was £1.14 billion. It is funded by the television licence fee together with the BBC's other domestic television stations and shows uninterrupted programming without commercial advertising. The television channel had the highest reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrington
Warrington () is an industrial town in the Borough of Warrington, borough of the same name in Cheshire, England. The town sits on the banks of the River Mersey and was Historic counties of England, historically part of Lancashire. It is east of Liverpool and the same distance west of Manchester. The population in 2021 was recorded as 174,970 for the built-up area and 210,900 for the wider borough, the latter being more than double that of 1968 when it became a New towns in the United Kingdom, new town. Warrington is the largest town in the ceremonial county of Cheshire. Warrington was founded by the Roman Britain, Romans at an important crossing place on the River Mersey. A new settlement was established by the Saxons, Saxon Wærings. By the Middle Ages, Warrington had emerged as a market town at the lowest bridging point of the river. A local tradition of textile and tool production dates from this time. The expansion and urbanisation of Warrington coincided with the Industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Langton
Bill(s) may refer to: Common meanings * Banknote, paper cash (especially in the United States) * Bill (law), a proposed law put before a legislature * Invoice, commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer * Bill, a bird or animal's beak Places * Bill, Wyoming, an unincorporated community, United States People and fictional characters * Bill (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Bill (surname) * Bill (footballer, born 1953), Brazilian football forward Oswaldo Faria * Bill (footballer, born 1978), Togolese football forward Alessandro Faria * Bill (footballer, born 1984), Brazilian football forward Rosimar Amâncio * Bill (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian forward Fabricio Rodrigues da Silva Ferreira Arts, media, and entertainment Characters * Bill, the villain of the ''Kill Bill'' films * Bill, one of the protagonists of the ''Bill & Ted'' films * A lizard in Lewis Carroll's ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'' * A locomotive in ''The Railway Series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Lyon
Geoff Lyon (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a for Wigan and Leigh, and made one representative appearance for Lancashire. His son, David Lyon was also a professional rugby league footballer. Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances Geoff Lyon was an unused substitute in Wigan's 20-16 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Challenge Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1965, in front of a crowd of 89,016. County Cup Final appearances Geoff Lyon was a substitute in Wigan's 7-4 victory over St. Helens in the 1968 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1968–69 season at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 17 December 1968, played at in Wigan's 16-13 victory over Oldham in the 1966 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 October 1966, and played at in Leigh's 2-11 defeat by Swinton in the 1969 Lancashire Cup Fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin O'Loughlin (rugby League)
Kevin O'Loughlin is a Scottish actor and comedian, known for his roles in ''The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek'', ''Taggart'' and '' Bob Servant, Independent''. Career O'Loughlin trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSAMD). Whilst training, he starred in numerous productions including ''Richard III'', ''The Cherry Orchard'' and ''Oedipus''. Since graduating, O'Loughlin has appeared on a number of popular television programmes including ''Taggart'', ''Sirens'' and ''River City''. He also appeared in 2 episodes of the popular comedy sitcom '' Bob Servant, Independent'' as a police inspector who is constantly irritated by Servant and his whacky ideas. He gained popularity for his role in the BBC Two sketch show ''The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek'' along with Paul Charlton and Graeme Rooney. Television *''Taggart'' (2010) as Scott Clarkson *''Sirens Siren or sirens may refer to: Common meanings * Siren (alarm), a loud acoustic alarm used to alert people to eme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Evans (rugby League)
Roy Evans ( – 1987) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan, as a , or . Playing career Wigan Roy Evans played in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the Championship Final during the 1959–60 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 May 1960. Roy Evans played in Wigan's 30-13 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811, and played right-, i.e. number 12, in the 20-16 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Challenge Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1965, in front of a crowd of 89,016. Roy Evans played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire League during the 1958–59 season and 1961–62 season. International honours Roy Evans won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Stephens
Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony the Tiger, cartoon mascot for Frosted Flakes cereal * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer * Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby league footballer * Tony (footballer, born 1983), full name Tony Heleno da Costa Pinho, Brazilian football defensive midfielder * Tony (footballer, born 1986), full name Antônio de Moura Carvalho, Brazilian football attacking midfielder * Tony (footballer, born 1989), full name Tony Ewerton Ramos da Silva, Brazilian football right-back Film, theater and television * Tony Awards, a Broadway theatre honor * ''Tony'' (1982 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * ''Tony'' (2009 film), a British horror film directed by Gerard Johnson * ''Tony'' (2013 film), an Indian Kannada-language thriller film * "Tony" (''Skins'' series 1), the first episode of British comedy-drama ''Skins'' * " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian McTigue
Brian McTigue (3 August 1930 – 9 December 1981), also known by the nickname "The Wizard", was an English World Cup winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He is a Wigan RL Hall of Fame member and is considered to be one of the greatest forwards in Great Britain's history. Background Brian McTigue's birth was registered in Wigan, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 51. Playing career ‘Sheer Wizardry' often described the distribution skills and sleight of hand of Brian McTigue. He started his Wigan career as a , but took his handling skills into the pack where he won many club and international honours. The sport however, nearly missed the talents of Brian McTigue because boxing was his first love at one time. He was so highly rated that former world champion Joey Maxim invited him to the United States after McTigue had figured in some exhibitions with the American. McTigue decided to stick with rugby and, after only five games as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Clarke (rugby League)
Colin Clarke is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan (two spells), Salford and Leigh, and coached at club level for Wigan. Playing career Wigan Clarke joined Wigan at the age of 17 from Orrell rugby union club, making his debut in 1963. Colin Clarke played in Wigan's 20–16 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Challenge Cup final during the 1964–65 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1965, in front of a crowd of 89,016. Wigan returned to Wembley the following year in the 1966 Challenge Cup, but Clarke missed the final due to suspension. Clarke played , and scored a try in Wigan's 16–13 victory over Oldham in the 1966 Lancashire Cup final during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton, on Saturday 29 October 1966. Clarke played in Wigan's 7–4 victory over St. Helens in the 1968 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Gardiner
Robert Bernard "Danny" Gardiner (third ¼ 1939 – 14 January 2015) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Workington Town, Wigan and Oldham, as a or . Background Danny Gardiner was born in Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England (birth registered in Ulverston district, Lancashire, England). Playing career International honours Danny Gardiner won a cap for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1965 against New Zealand. Challenge Cup Final appearances Danny Gardiner played left- in Wigan's 20-16 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Challenge Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1965, in front of a crowd of 89,016. County Cup Final appearances Danny Gardiner played left- in Wigan's 16-13 victory over Oldham in the 1966 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton, on Satur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Parr (rugby League)
Frank Parr (17 December 1918 – 28 December 2003) was an English chess player who was born in Wandsworth. He was British Boys (Under 18) champion in 1935. Biography Parr won the Hastings Premier in 1939/1940 with a score of 6/7, including five wins and two draws. He played in uniform, having been called up for military service in 1939. This was his only Hastings Premier appearance, although he played in many Challengers' sections up to 2002/3. Parr was the British correspondence chess champion in 1948 (joint with Gabriel Wood), 1949 (joint with H Israel), 1950, and 1956. Parr played in 25 British Chess Championships from 1936 to 1991, compiling an overall score of 134½/275. He made his first appearance in the championship in 1936, taking fifth place with 6/11 including a victory over George Alan Thomas. In his second appearance in 1955 he scored 7½ with wins over Robert Wade and Jonathan Penrose. His best result was in 1956 when, after managing only a draw in the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Hill
John Clifford Hill (24 February 1943 – 8 April 2021) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Wigan and Oldham, as a . He was born in St Helens Hospital, but raised in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England. Playing career Wigan Hill joined Wigan in 1964 from the Newton-le-Willows rugby union club. Hill played in Wigan's 20-16 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Challenge Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1965, in front of a crowd of 89,016, and appeared as a substitute (replacing Colin Tyrer, and became the first ever Interchange/Substitute to play in a Challenge Cup Final) in Wigan's 2-7 defeat by Castleford in the 1970 Challenge Cup Final during the 1969–70 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1970, in front of a crowd of 95,255. Hill played in Wigan's 16-13 victory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
