Career
Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, Fearnley started his career at Rochdale Hornets and went on to play for Oldham, Halifax, Featherstone and Batley. After retiring as a player, he coached Halifax, Bradford Northern, Batley and Blackpool Borough. Challenge Cup final appearances
Albert Fearnley played Right-second-row, id est (that is) number 12, in Halifax"s 4-8 defeat by Warrington in the 1954 Challenge Cup final replay during the 1953-1954 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 May 1954, in front of a record crowd of 102,575 or more.