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Ray Birks

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Ray Birks
Personal information
Full nameRaymond James Birks
Born1930
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died19 April 2008 (aged 77–78)
Gymea, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1953–58 St. George 10 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Raymond James 'Ray' Birks (1930-2008) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.

Originally from the Sutherland Junior Rugby League Club [2] Birks was a tough Second Row forward at the St. George club that played predominately in Reserve Grade throughout his career (1952–58) although he featured in 6 first grade games between 1953 and 1955.[3]

Birks died on 19 April 2008, age 78.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ray Birks - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ SUTHERLAND JUNIORS HISTORY (Ray Birks reference)http://sutherlandloftusjrlfc.com/our-history/
  3. ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition, ISBN 1875169571
  4. ^ St, George/Sutherland Shire Leader: Death Notice: 22/4/2008