Max Nixon Explained

Tom McLachlan
Fullname:William Maxwell Nixon
Birth Date:1911
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:7 June 1992
Death Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:Eastern Suburbs
Year1start:1931
Year1end:38
Appearances1:103
Tries1:20
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:60
Source:[1]
Updated:7 June 2019

William Maxwell Nixon (1911–1992) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s.

Playing career

Originally a rugby union player, Nixon changed to league and was graded in 1930. He played at the Eastern Suburbs Roosters for seven seasons between 1931–1938.

Nixon won a premiership with Easts in 1935, when his side defeated South Sydney Rabbitohs 19–3 in the final. He also played in the Easts team that was defeated by Western Suburbs in 1934.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Nixon died on 7 June 1992, aged 81. [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Max Nixon- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2019-06-07.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. Web site: Men's Honour Roll. Sydney Roosters.
  4. Web site: The 10 Most Dominant NRL Seasons in History. rugbyleagueopinions.com.
  5. Web site: PREMIERSHIP RECORDS. www.nrl.com.
  6. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 9 June 1992