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Harry Eden
File:Harry eden.jpg
Personal information
Full nameHarry Lindsay Eden
Born(1943-05-23)23 May 1943
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 December 2006(2006-12-14) (aged 63)
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1969 Eastern Suburbs 9 3 0 0 9
1971–73 St George Dragons 26 7 0 0 21
1974–75 South Sydney 38 17 0 0 51
Total 73 27 0 0 81
Source: [1][2]

Harry Lindsay Eden (23 May 1943 – 14 December 2006) was a rugby league footballer who played with three Sydney clubs during his career – Eastern Suburbs, St George and South Sydney Rabbitohs. He was born in Sydney.

Career

Eden began his career with the Eastern Suburbs club as a centre in 1969 before moving to the St. George Dragons where he played in the front row.

He played three seasons with the Dragons between 1971–1973 and was a member of St George first grade team that was defeated by South Sydney in the 1971 Grand Final.

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Harry Eden. St.George Dragons 1971

He was a member of the St. George Third Grade side that won the premiership in 1972. Harry Eden played his last two seasons with South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1974 and 1975. He was the uncle of Rothmans Medal winner Michael Eden.

Harry Eden still holds the record for the most tries in a season by a prop forward, set while playing for South Sydney Rabbitohs during the 1975 season.[3]

Death

Harry Eden died of cancer in 2006 aged 63.

References

Sources

  • The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson