Harry Hoey
Harry Hoey (1902–1966) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.[2]
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| Full name | Harry Hewitt Hoey | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 September 1902 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 9 May 1966 (aged 63) Mummulgum, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Lock, Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Graded from the Hurstville United junior club in 1925, [3] Harry Hoey went on play 4 seasons of first grade with the St. George club, retiring in 1930. He left Sydney to become a successful farmer at Mummulgum, near Casino, New South Wales. Harry Hoey was a member of the Dragons team that played in the infamous game against the Balmain Tigers on 11 August 1928 at Earl Park, Arncliffe.
Hoey died on 9 May 1966 aged 63.[4]
References
- "H Hoey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players" (1995 Edition)
- https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232059856?searchTerm=%22HOEY%22%20ST.GEORGE&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=192
- Northern Star (Lismore) Death Notice: 11/5/1966
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