Ed Courtney Jr. Explained

Ed Courtney
Fullname:Edward Henry Joseph Courtney
Birth Date:21 November 1905
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1924
Year1end:29
Appearances1:29
Tries1:12
Goals1:3
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:42
Club2:St. George
Year2start:1931
Appearances2:6
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:3
Source:[1]

Edward Henry Joseph Courtney (1905–1986) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Background

Ed Courtney Jr. was the son of the noted pioneer Australian rugby league player, Tedda Courtney and brother of Harry Courtney

Playing career

Courtney started his career at Western Suburbs during his father's last year at the club, making them the only known father and son combination ever to play together in the NSWRFL.

Courtney went on to play five seasons at the Western Suburbs between 1924 and 1929. By 1930, he had set up a grocery/bakery business at Scarborough Street, Monterey, New South Wales and he transferred to St. George for his final year in first grade. He stayed in the St. George area for more than 50 years before his death in 1986.[2] [3]

Death

Courtney died on 3 May 1986. He was survived by his wife Stella, his son and daughter.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ed Courtney Jnr - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players- 1995
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 5/5/1986