William "Bill" 'Ernie' H. Hopper (birth registered fourth ¼ 1922 – September 2008) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Warrington (Heritage No.), and Leeds, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums. Background William Hopper's birth was registered in Bridgend, Wales, and he died aged 85 in Castleford, England. Playing career International honours Hopper won a cap for Wales while at Leeds in 1953. Challenge Cup Final appearances Bill Hopper played right-, i.e. number 10, in Leeds' 9–7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957. Genealogical information Bill Hopper's marriage to Patricia (née Thorpe) was registered during first ¼ 1951 in Leeds district. They had children; Miriam Hopper (birth registered during fourth ¼ in Leeds district), and Haydn E. W. Hopper (birth registered during second ¼ in Leeds district). References External links Bill Hopper RIP Statistics at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk 1922 births 2008 deaths Leeds Rhinos players Rugby league players from Bridgend Rugby league props Wales national rugby league team players Warrington Wolves players Welsh rugby league players