Bill Hyland
 Bill Hyland 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Garnet William Cooper Hyland | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 February 1904 Moree, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 11 May 1977 (aged 73) Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Garnet William Cooper Hyland (1904–1977) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s.
Career
[edit]Hyland came to St. George from Mudgee, New South Wales in 1930. He played four seasons with the club between 1930 and 1933, and played in the 1930 Grand Final. He used the name of Bill and Charlie whilst in Sydney but preferred to be known by his nickname Blue.[2] [3]
Death
[edit]Hyland died in Mudgee, New South Wales in 1977.
References
[edit]- ^ "Charlie Hyland – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Mudgee Guardian: "Mystery Player Un-earthed. 'Blue' Hyland in Limelight." 31/7/1930 (page 22)