Vince Sheehan (rugby league, South Sydney) explained

Vince Sheehan
Fullname:Vince Sheehan
Death Date:1926
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1917
Year1end:22
Appearances1:43
Tries1:22
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:66
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1919
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:2
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:6
Source:[1]

Vince Sheehan (?–1926) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Sheehan made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1917 season against Annandale at Wentworth Park.

In 1918, Sheehan played eight games and scored five tries as South Sydney won the premiership that year. In 1919, he was selected to play for New South Wales and made one appearance where he scored two tries against Queensland. He was selected for New South Wales to tour New Zealand but broke his collar bone on the eve of the trip.

Sheehan retired following the conclusion of the 1922 season.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vince Sheehan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2021-08-11.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: PREMIERSHIP RECORDS. www.nrl.com.
  4. Web site: A Look Back At Premiership Success. www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023 .
  5. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report – Vince Sheehan. www.ssralmanac.com.