Lowdesert Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Gentleman and Legend, bordering on God, in Hull. 419 games. Jeez. http://www.hullfc.com/news/2018-10-18-rugby-league-hall-of-fame-the-pinnacle-for-whiteley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Great news and great to read how much it means to him. "Coming from East Hull people automatically think you should go and play for Hull KR. Personally I couldn't think of anything worse" - Kirk Yeaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Prendle Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 About time too. When you consider he got in after the likes of Schofield, it's a travesty. Congratulations Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denton Rovers RLFC Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I did say it should be Sir Johnny when the initial announcement of a new inductee was made, actually why he doesn't have a knighthood should be the question, his achievements both on the pitch, as a coach of GB, Hull FC and amateur rugby plus his off field help to the local RL scene and charitable causes pale other 'come lately's in sport who have the big gong. Signed from Hull Fish Trades Club and had appeared in the 'A' team after his demob from national service before getting his debut on 23rd December 1950 at the grand old age of 20! 417 appearances over 15 years, 156 tries & 2 goals, 5th in Hulls' try scoring list though only the second highest scoring forward - bettered by the mighty Thor of second rowers Bob Taylor. Whiteley was a one club man, missed virtually two whole seasons in the twighlight of his career with a devastating ankle injury (all of 62/63 and only 3 game sin 63/64) and then had one last hurrah the next year before calling it quits after 15 seasons 15 Test/World Cup appearances for Great Britain which is MORE than Vinty Karalious, if weren't for VK and Derek 'Rocky' Turner two outstanding loose/locks Whiteley would be up there in full tests (remember the tour games were not considered international appearances in those days). Selected for the 1954 GB world cup squad but didn't play (Dave Nightingale played all four) Selected and played in the 1958 tour squad that retained the Ashes in Australia scoring a try in the third test. He was a member of the G.B. squad to beat Australia on home soil in the 1959 test series scoring a try to help beat the Aussies. He repeated the feat again scoring the vital winning try in the last few minutes in the 1960 ashes triumph. Member of the 1962 G.B. team (regarded by many as the greatest ever touring team) which won the ashes in Australia. Coached the 1970 GB ashes winning side, the last to win it in Australia, coached Hull FC, Hull KR, set up the west Hull amateur club, coached the Yorkshire side for 12 years too. Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Great bloke, very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Well deserved a gentleman and a terrific ball playing loose forward in his playing days.First saw him play 1957/8 season in the feared Hull pack.And one of the Great Britain back three Turner ,Karalius,and Whiteley who all played 13 for their clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Love this quote " rugby league has been my life – is my life " Great stuff from a great player! I also liked this image from the Yorkshire post 2 warning points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I don't know of Johnny Whiteley, but from reading the above, it seems this recognition is well deserved. I'm pleased too for Little Andy Gregory. I always remember him because when I was watching rugby league as a child (and not coming from a rugby area, of either code), I didn't know that players wore shoulder pads. I remember I used to think he was a really stocky little chap - like a beer barrel shape. Great player, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Johnny is a lovely guy to talk to and will always give you the time of day. Doesn't he look well for his age as well. Carlsberg don't do Soldiers, but if they did, they would probably be Brits. http://www.pitchero....hornemarauders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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