George Bain (rugby league)
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| Full name | George William Bain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 January 1892 Leichhardt, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 3 May 1948 (aged 56) Camperdown, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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George Bain (1892-1948) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.
Background
[edit]Bain was born at Leichhardt, New South Wales in 1892.
Playing career
[edit]Bain went on to have a long career in the NSWRFL. He started his career at Annandale in 1912 for one season. He then switched to Newtown for eight seasons between 1913-1920. During this period he represented New South Wales on one occasions in 1914. Bain finished his career at Glebe in 1921.[2]
Bain died on 3 May 1948, aged 56.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "George Bain - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death notice 04/05/1948