George Ward (rugby league) explained

George 'Mick' Ward
Fullname:George Daniel Ward
Birth Date:4 August 1910
Birth Place:Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Blakehurst, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1929
Year1end:31
Appearances1:29
Tries1:5
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:18
Club2:St. George
Year2start:1933
Year2end:34
Appearances2:15
Tries2:2
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:6
Source:[1]
Updated:29 July 2019

George Daniel 'Mick' Ward (1910-1991) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Playing career

George Ward (known as Mick Ward) came to St. George via the Arncliffe junior league and was graded in 1928. He was also a noted local cricketer, playing for St. George Cricket Club for 25 years. After three seasons at Saints, 'Mick' Ward took up a captain/coach position at Queanbeyan, New South Wales for 1932,[2] before returning to St. George for two more years.[3] Ward lived at Arncliffe, New South Wales for many years before locating to Blakehurst, New South Wales after his 1937 wedding.[4]

Death

'Mick' Ward died on 20 December 1991 at Blakehurst, New South Wales age 81.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Ward - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. GOULBURN EVENING PENNY POST 27/5/1932 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/99541018?searchTerm=%22mick%20ward%22%20st.george&searchLimits=l-decade=193|||l-year=1932
  3. Whiticker/Hudson, "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition
  4. The PROPELLER (Hurstville) 16/9/1937 Wedding Mick Ward https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235636152?searchTerm=%22george%20daniel%20ward%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
  5. Sydney Morning Herald; Death Notice 21/12/1991