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Bill Shankland (William J. Shankland) was born on 25 July, 1907 in Bondi, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australia international rugby league footballer. Discover Bill Shankland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
| Popular As |
William J. Shankland |
| Occupation |
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| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
25 July, 1907 |
| Birthday |
25 July |
| Birthplace |
Bondi, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of death |
8 September, 1998 |
| Died Place |
Warrington, England |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Bill Shankland Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, Bill Shankland height is 5 ft and Weight 12 st.
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5 ft |
| Weight |
12 st |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bill Shankland Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Shankland worth at the age of 91 years old? Bill Shankland’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Bill Shankland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
William J. Shankland (25 July 1907 – 8 September 1998) was one of Australia's great all-round sportsmen.
An Australia national and New South Wales state representative rugby league three-quarter back, he played his club football in Sydney, country New South Wales and then in England, where he became a Warrington Hall of Fame inductee.
While playing for Glebe in 1928, the 21-year-old was selected to make his state debut, the following year, moving to the Eastern Suburbs club, Shankland was selected for the 1929–30 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain.
The winger played in all 4 test matches and was the leading try scorer on the tour with 24.
On tour, Shankland was pursued by English clubs but returned to Australia, captain-coaching Leeton's club in the Riverina.
In 1931 Shankland signed for Warrington.
The 'fleet of foot' wing-three-quarter made 231 appearances for that club, scoring 74 tries and 70 goals.
He led Warrington in 2 Wembley cup finals, becoming the first Australian to do so, as well as captaining the side in 2 English Championship finals.
Bill Shankland played in Warrington's 10–9 victory over St.Helens in the 1932–33 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1932–33 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 19 November 1932, and played, scored a conversion and was captain in the 8–4 victory over Barrow in the 1937–38 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1937–38 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1937.
The 1937 season saw him lead Warrington to victory over Barrow in the Lancashire cup final.
The 1937 was his last in rugby league, his retirement allowed him to concentrate on his other sporting passion – golf.
In the years 1937 to 1956 Shankland appeared in every Open Championship except 1948 when he failed to qualify.
His best finishes were third, fourth and sixth.
He was an assistant professional at Royal Sydney Golf Club, Australia, and West Lancashire Golf Club, Liverpool, England, and head professional at Marbury Country Club, Cheshire, England, Haydock Park, Merseyside, England, and in 1938 Temple Newsam Golf Club, Leeds, England, were he replaced Percy Alliss.
He was an Honorary Life member of eleven clubs and Honorary member of six clubs.
He was married to his wife Daphne for 67 years until her death.
He had three sons, two of whom were golf professionals owning golf courses in the United States.
Shankland died aged 91 of heart failure in Warrington, Cheshire, England.
Note: Shankland only played in The Open Championship.
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CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Shankland remained in England and became a renowned golfer, finishing third at the 1939 Open Championship, and golf teacher.
Shankland was born in Sydney, New South Wales.
He is said to have been an accomplished swimmer, boxer and cricketer, as well as footballer.
Shankland played for the Glebe and Eastern Suburbs clubs in rugby league.
He finished second at the Yorkshire Professional Championship in 1939, 1947 and 1949, at the Yorkshire Evening News Tournament in 1944 and 1947, at the Yorkshire Open in 1950, at the Spalding Tournament in 1952 and at the Swallow-Harrogate Tournament in 1954.
He was semi-finalist at the Daily Chronicle Tournament in 1939.
His best chance of winning was at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake in 1947.
Although four strokes behind after three rounds he took 34 for the first 9 holes and then scored 3-3-3-3 to be in a very strong position but finished 5-6-5-3-5 for the last five holes to finish with a 70.
Shankland was one of the early starters and his score of 295 was the leading score at the time.
His 70 turned out to be the best round of the day but left him two shots behind the eventual winner, Fred Daly.
He finished third at the 1950 Irish Open.
From golfing exhibitions, Shankland raised almost a million pounds for charity.
