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Eddie Finucane

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Eddie Finucane
Personal information
Full nameEdward James Finucane
Born(1916-04-05)5 April 1916
Redfern, New South Wales
Died24 February 1991(1991-02-24) (aged 74)
Maroubra, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1935–36 South Sydney 25 8 0 0 24
1937 North Sydney 2 0 0 0 0
Total 27 8 0 0 24
Source: [1]
As of 13 February 2019

Edward James Finucane (5 April 1916 – 24 February 1991) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.

Playing career

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Finucane played three seasons with South Sydney Rabbitohs between 1935 and 1937. He played in the Souths losing Grand Final team of 1935.

In 1937, Finucane joined North Sydney and played 2 games for the club.[2][3]

Finucane died on 24 February 1991, 40 days short of his 75th birthday. [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Eddie Finucane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Eddie Finucane". www.ssralmanac.com.
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald; Death Notice 22/2/1991