Ted McFadden explained

Ted McFadden
Fullname:	James Edward McFadden
Birth Date:	13 April 1880
Birth Place:	Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:	Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
Club1:	Balmain
Year1start:	1908
Year1end:	10
Appearances1:	33
Tries1:	1
Goals1:	0
Fieldgoals1:	0
Points1:	3
Updated:	15 February 2019
Source:	^[1]

Ted 'Leather' McFadden (1880-1949) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. He was a foundation player of the Balmain club.

Playing career

Originally from Orange, New South Wales, McFadden made his first grade debut for Balmain against Western Suburbs on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval, which was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Balmain went on to win the match 24–0 in front of 3000 spectators.

McFadden played with the club until the end of the 1910 season before retiring.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

McFadden died on 29 Jun 1949 at Balmain Hospital.^[6]

External links

• The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
• History Of The New South Wales Rugby League; Steve Haddan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ted McFadden - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. Web site: BIRCHGROVE PARK: 110 YEARS ON FROM ROUND ONE. Inside Sport.
3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
4. Web site: AFL raid on the cradle of league. www.smh.com.au. 20 June 2012 .
5. News: Balmain Leagues Club in financial strife with Wests Ashfield urged to take over Wests Tigers joint venture. ABC News. 31 October 2018 .
6. Sydney Morning Herald, Death Notice: 30/6/1949