Harry Courtney (rugby league) explained

Harry Courtney
Fullname:Harold William Herbert Courtney
Birth Date:1908
Birth Place:Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:6 December 1936 (Age 28)
Death Place:Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1934
Appearances1:4
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:1935
Appearances2:5
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]
Updated:24 July 2019

Harold William Herbert 'Harry' Courtney (1908-1936) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.

A son of the rugby league legend Tedda Courtney and brother of Ed Courtney Jr., Harry played two years of first grade rugby league before his premature death. He joined the St. George club for one season before joining Canterbury-Bankstown to be coached by his famous father in 1935.[2]

Courtney died on 6 December 1936 at Randwick, New South Wales.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Courtney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Whiticker/Hudson The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players, 1995 Edition
  3. Sydney Morning Herald- Death Notice : 8/12/1936