Frank Matterson
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| Full name | Francis Albert Matterson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1904 Granville, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2 Feb 1980 (aged 75–76) Lidcombe, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Francis Albert Matterson (1904–1980) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson was a loyal player from the Western Suburbs Magpies. He played 85 games during a nine-year career at the club. Frank played for Wests between 1924-1933. He won a premiership with the club, playing in the 1930 Grand Final.
He also played for New South Wales on four occasions in 1929.[1]
Frank 'Dutchy' Matterson died on 2 February 1980, aged 75.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players . 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 05/02/1980