Willie Horne

Willie Horne

Willie Horne (born 23rd January, 1922 in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, died 25 March 2001) was an English rugby league footballer. He played for Great Britain, England, Lancashire and Barrow between 1943 to 1959 and captained all four sides.

His most famous moment came when he lifted the Challenge Cup in 1955 as captain of his home town club, Barrow after beating Workington Town 21-12 in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Horne is believed by many who saw him play to be the greatest rugby league player of all time.

He was inducted into the Barrow club's Hall of Fame when it was launched in 2001 alongside 1950s team-mates Phil Jackson and Jimmy Lewthwaite.

He died at his home in 2001 and a statue of him now stands opposite Craven Park, the home of Barrow RLFC.


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