Harry Eyers Explained

Harry Eyers should not be confused with Harry Eyres.

Harry Eyers
Fullname:Henry Thomas Eyers
Birth Date:13 August 1908
Birth Place:Redfern, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1929
Year1end:36
Appearances1:57
Tries1:18
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:54
Source:[1] [2]

Henry Thomas Eyers (1908-1976) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Playing career

Eyers was born at Redfern, New South Wales on 13 August 1908.

Playing career

He played in the Souths junior league until he was graded in 1927. He went on to play eight seasons of first grade for the South Sydney club between 1929 and 1936.

Eyers won a premiership with Souths when he played half-back in the 1931 Grand Final against arch rivals Eastern Suburbs. Eyers scored the winning try for Souths in the 1931 final during the last minute of play. Eyers played in the centres during the 1935 Grand Final which was also against Eastern Suburbs.[3] [4]

Death

Eyers died on 28 December 1976 aged 68.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/harry-eyers/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Whiticker/Hudson
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  4. Web site: A Look Back At Premiership Success. www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  5. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 29/12/1976