Bernard Ganley

William Bernard Ganley (27 January 1927 – 26 June 2009), also known by the nickname of "The Maestro", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Oldham, as a fullback. He was justifiably regarded as one of the greatest goalkickers in the game's history.

Bernard Ganley
Bernard Ganley holding the League Championship trophy (1956-57 season)
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Bernard Ganley
Born(1927-01-27)27 January 1927
Leigh, England
Died26 June 2009(2009-06-26) (aged 82)
Knutsford, England
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1951–61 Oldham 341 15 1,358 0 2,761
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≥1951–≤61 Lancashire
1957–58 Great Britain 3 1 19 0 41
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