Fred May Explained

Fred May
Fullname:Frederick Robert May
Birth Date:7 September 1917
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Territory of New Guinea
Club1:Eastern Suburbs
Year1start:1940
Year1end:41
Appearances1:30
Tries1:4
Goals1:1
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:14
Source:[1]
Updated:21 March 2019

Frederick Robert May (7 September 1917 – 13 March 1945) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).

Playing career

May played for the Eastern Suburbs club, who are now known by the name of the Sydney Roosters, in the years 1940 and '41. A five-eight, May was a member of East's premiership winning side that defeated Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1940 decider. The following year he was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was defeated by St George in the 1941 final.[2] [3] [4]

Post playing

May enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) during World War II, and was killed in New Guinea.

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fred May - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Men's Honour Roll. Sydney Roosters. 21 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090103/https://www.roosters.com.au/about/past-players/. dead.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  4. Web site: Great grand finals involving the Sydney Roosters. inxia.wordpress.com. 28 September 2010 .