Bill Callinan Explained

Bill Callinan
Fullname:William Martin Callinan
Birth Date:1921
Death Date:29 August
Death Place:Gold Coast, Queensland
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1952
Year1end:53
Appearances1:36
Tries1:18
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:54
Teama:Queensland
Yearastart:1949
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Source:[1]

Bill Callinan (1921-1998) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played for Western Suburbs as a winger. [2]

Playing career

Callinan made his debut for Western Suburbs in 1952 against Balmain at Pratten Park. The same year Wests defeated South Sydney 22–10 in the grand final claiming their fourth and final premiership. The match was remembered due to its controversy with Souths claiming they were denied two legitimate tries and Western Suburbs being awarded a try off a blatant knock on. Callinan played one more season with Western Suburbs in 1953. At representative level, Callinan played for Queensland on two occasions.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bill Callinan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players- 1995
  3. Web site: From the Vault: Magpies' last Grand Final victory. 28 March 2012.
  4. Web site: A Man Of His Word. 16 July 2018.