Fred May

Frederick Robert May (7 September 1917 – 13 March 1945) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).

Fred May
Personal information
Full nameFrederick Robert May
Born(1917-09-07)7 September 1917
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died13 March 1945(1945-03-13) (aged 27)
Territory of New Guinea
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1940–41 Eastern Suburbs 30 4 1 0 14
As of 21 March 2019
Source: [1]

Playing career

May played for the Eastern Suburbs club, who are now known by the name of the Sydney Roosters, in the years 1940 and '41. A five-eight, May was a member of East's premiership winning side that defeated Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1940 decider. The following year he was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was defeated by St George in the 1941 final.[2][3][4]

Post playing

May enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) during World War II, and was killed in New Guinea.

References

  1. "Fred May - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  4. "Great grand finals involving the Sydney Roosters". inxia.wordpress.com.

Sources

  • The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson


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