Sad news. He was a tough forward from Cumbria. One of his best performances for Wigan was in the 3rd round Challenge Cup tie at Workington in 1965 when he and Brian McTigue "took on" a "robust" Workington pack. No quarter asked or given, it was brutal.
Off the field he was a gentleman, on the field an enforcer. From memory I think his profession was a draughtsman.
R.I.P big man