Alf Cox Explained

Alf Cox
Fullname:Alfred Cusack Cox
Birth Date:1919
Birth Place:Hurstville, New South Wales
Death Date:7 May 2008
Death Place:Mortdale, New South Wales
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1942
Year1end:45
Appearances1:37
Tries1:4
Goals1:7
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:26
Source:[1]
Updated:23 July 2019

Alf Cox (1919–2008) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Playing career

Alf Bunga Cox was the St. George first grade halfback during the war years (1942-1945) along with Alby McAndrew. He missed his chance in playing in the 1942 Grand Final due to a broken collarbone injury that was sustained on 8 August 1942 in the last game of the season against Easts.[2]

Cox retired from first grade in 1946.[3]

Death

Cox died on 7 May 2008 at Mortdale, New South Wales, age 88. [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alf Cox - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ST GEORGE CALL (Kogarah) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233603070?searchTerm=alf%20cox%20%22st.george%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales|||l-decade=194
  3. Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1955
  4. DAILY TELEGRAPH (Sydney) Death Notice 10/5/2008