The word Legend is often over-used.



Not in this case.

Always sad when an ex player passes. RIP

R.I.P Bill united with Jim. black and white to the core a hard as nails forward that would not be out place in todays game.

Very sad news. His playing career was long before my time but most of us will know what a big part he played in the club's history.



Condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Bill and condolences to the family.

Before my time but old boys tell me many a good story. Hard as they come.

R.I.P. I had the pleasure of seeing him play. Those that have not seen him play missed someone special. He was a fine forward @ a time when this country had a fair number of quality players. He was one of the best around @ that time. Big,hard & strong, skillful & was one of the few forwards who used his 'brain'. He was also quick [having being a back when started out & had a good side step & knew how & when to 'dummy'. He was part of a 'special pack'. Now gone but not forgotten.

Never had a conversation about the older players without the Drakes being mentioned



R.I.P Mr Drake Hull FC Legend

Never saw him play. But his name will live long in the memory of Hull Fc fans. RIP Bill. Condolences to the family.

Never got to see him play but I was brought up on the stories of the great pack he was part of. RIP Bill. Legend!

RIP, sadly only ever watched him in old finals on DVD but he and his brother among the rest of the great 50s team adorn a place I call my Hull FC corner.

Non Omnis Moriar

RIP Bill. My dad saw him and often compares some players to Bill's style.



A legend passes. Sad times.

Heartfelt Condolences to his family and friends.



Attended at the Boulevard when Bill Drake arrived and watched his development to become a prominent member of the most dominant forward pack I have seen fielded by Hull which led to their great success in the fifties.