Don Graham (rugby league) explained

Don Graham
Fullname:Donald Richard Graham
Birth Date:3 May 1922
Birth Place:Barraba, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Blakehurst, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1946
Year1end:47
Appearances1:19
Tries1:6
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:18
Club2:Hunslet
Year2start:1947
Year2end:49
Club3:Featherstone
Year3start:1949
Year3end:50
Appearances3:9
Tries3:3
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:9
Club4:Parramatta
Year4start:1950
Year4end:52
Appearances4:24
Tries4:5
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:15
Source:[1]

Donald Richard Graham (3 May 1922 – 3 December 1953) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

Career

Originally from Tamworth, New South Wales and after being discharged from the Army,[2] Graham began his Sydney league career in 1946. He played two seasons for St. George between 1946-1947 (including the 1946 Grand Final), moving to England he played for Hunslet and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 312),[3] moving back to Australia he played for Parramatta for three seasons between 1950-1952. .[4] [5]

Death

Graham died in Blakehurst, New South Wales on 3 December 1953 from cancer, aged 31. [6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Don Graham - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. WW2 Nominal Roll http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=251991
  3. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  5. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  6. Sydney Morning Herald "Death of R.L. Player" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18399069?searchTerm=don%20graham&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales|||l-decade=195|||l-year=1953|||l-month=12
  7. Sydney Morning Herald 3/12/1953 (Death Notice)