Vic Lawrence (rugby league) explained

Vic Lawrence
Fullname:Victor Lawrence
Birth Date:9 June 1898
Birth Place:Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1920
Year1end:28
Appearances1:93
Tries1:43
Goals1:1
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:131
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1927
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:NSW City
Yearbstart:1928
Appearancesb:2
Triesb:2
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:6
Teamc:Metropolis
Yearcstart:1927
Appearancesc:1
Triesc:1
Goalsc:0
Fieldgoalsc:0
Pointsc:3
Source:[1]
Updated:5 May 2020

Victor Lawrence (9 June 1898 – 28 June 1940) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s. Lawrence was the brother of Jack Lawrence who also played for Souths.

Background

Lawrence was born at Waterloo, New South Wales in 1898.

Playing career

Lawrence played his junior football for Waterloo, and was graded with South Sydney in 1920. Lawrence played nine seasons with Souths between 1920–1928 and played in two winning Grand Finals in 1926 and 1927. He also played 11 games in the 1925 season as the club went undefeated to claim the premiership. He mostly played centre in teams that featured the greats of the era such as Alf Blair, Benny Wearing, George Treweek and Eddie Root.[2]

He represented New South Wales on three occasions in 1927. He played a total of 125 games for South Sydney across all grades.[3]

Death

Lawrence died on 28 June 1940 aged 42.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vic Lawrence – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2020-05-05.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Vic Lawrence. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 .
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Funeral Notice 29/6/1940