Harry Glanville Explained

Harry Glanville
Fullname:Henry Glanville
Birth Date:1880
Birth Place:Redfern, New South Wales
Death Date:6 Aug
Death Place:Mosman, New South Wales
Club1:North Sydney
Year1start:1908
Appearances1:9
Tries1:2
Goals1:13
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:32
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1907
Yearaend:08
Appearancesa:4
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Updated:13 February 2019
Source:[1]

Harry Glanville (1880-1959) nicknamed "Dosser" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and was a foundation player of the club.

Background

Glanville played Rugby Union for Northern Suburbs Rugby Club before switching codes in 1907. Glanville was at the first meeting of the North Sydney Rugby League Football club on 7 February 1908. Glanville was made the first treasurer of the club.

Playing career

Glanville played in North Sydney's first ever game against South Sydney on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval. Glanville kicked the first goals for the club in a 11–7 loss. Glanville only played 1 season for the club and his final game was a 23–10 defeat against Eastern Suburbs in the 1908 semi final.

Glanville also played in the first ever New South Wales sides in 1907 and 1908.[2]

In his later years, he was a trusted member and employee of the NSWRFL, of which he was a Life Member. [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Glanville- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney. North Sydney Bears. 6 February 2018. 2019-02-13.
  3. Rugby League News August 15,1959. "Harry Glanville Passes" https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-615922139/view?sectionId=nla.obj-630494520&partId=nla.obj-615925903#page/n13/mode/1up