Neville Gosson Explained

Neville Gosson
Fullname:Neville Edward Gosson
Birth Date:1927
Birth Place:Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:7 July 2016
Death Place:Buderim, Queensland, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:St. George
Year1start:1951
Appearances1:9
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:3
Club2:Eastern Suburbs
Year2start:1955
Appearances2:15
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:3
Source:[1]
Updated:10 July 2019

Neville Gosson (1927-2016) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.

A hooker, Gosson was a St. George junior, who was elevated to first grade for the 1951 season. The arrival of Ken Kearney to St George in 1952 ended his career at the club, although he continued his career at Canowindra Rugby League Club as a contracted player-coach for the 1952 season.[2] He returned to Sydney and joined Eastern Suburbs, and played a full season in first grade with them in 1955 before retiring from rugby league.[3]

Gosson later found fame as a round-the-world yachtsman holding at one time the record for the most consecutive days under sail.[4]

In 2015 he was recognised for 50 years membership of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (Sydney).[5] He died in 2016.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Neville Gosson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. News: Heinrich . Cyril . Football Ctee pays tribute to Nev Gosson . 13 April 2022 . The Canowindra Star . Cyril Heinrich . 1952-08-21 .
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 .
  4. News: Fishman . Joanne . 9 Sailors Left in Last Leg of World Race . 3 May 2024 . New York Times . April 10, 1983.
  5. https://cyca.com.au/news-archive/2015-agm-3/
  6. Sunshine Coast Daily Maroochydore : Death Notice (13/07/2016)