Roy Bossi Explained

Roy Bossi
Fullname:Roy Percival Bossi
Birth Date:7 April 1894
Birth Place:Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Western Suburbs
Year1start:1917
Appearances1:1
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:St. George
Year2start:1921
Appearances2:5
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]

Roy Percival Bossi (7 April 1894 – 22 May 1964) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Background

Roy 'Bunny' Bossi was born in Leichhardt, New South Wales in 1894.

Playing career

He joined Western Suburbs in the 1910s and played first grade with them in 1917. He later moved to the St. George District, and turned out for St. George during the foundation year of 1921.

'Bunny' Bossi played in the very first St. George match against Glebe, New South Wales on 23 April 1921 and he retired at the end of the 1921 season.[2] [3]

Death

Bossi died on 22 May 1964 at his Hurstville, New South Wales home, aged 70.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roy Bossi - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players. Wests Magpies.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 23/5/1964