Don Graham (rugby league)
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| Full name | Donald Raymond Graham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 September 1917 Lismore, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 August 1997 (aged 79) Casino, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Donald Raymond Graham (1917–1997) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1940s.
Career
Originally from Lismore, New South Wales and after being discharged from the Army, Don Graham began his Sydney league career in 1946. He played two seasons for the St. George Dragons between 1946-1947 (including the 1946 Grand Final), moving to England he played for Hunslet, and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 312),[1] moving back to Australia he played for Parramatta Eels for three seasons between 1950-1952. He finished his Sydney career at Western Suburbs Magpies for two seasons between 1954-1955. Graham finished his career at Casino, New South Wales.[2]
Don Graham died at Casino, New South Wales on 14 August 1997, aged 79.[3]
References
- ^ Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Northern Star (Lismore): Death Notice 16/8/1997