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Phil McSorley

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Phil McSorley
Phil McSorley. 1927
Personal information
Full namePhillip Thomas McSorley
Born1898
Grabben Gullen, New South Wales, Australia
Died31 January 1970 (aged 71–72)
Narwee, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1925–28 St. George 29 2 0 0 6
Source: [1]

Phillip Thomas McSorley (1898–1970) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played as a centre or five-eighth in the 1920s.[2]

Playing career

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McSorley came to the St. George club from Crookwell, New South Wales and stayed for 4 successful seasons playing five-eighth or centre. He later coached St. George's Third Grade team to a premiership, became a selector and a committeeman.[3]

Death

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McSorley died at Narwee, New South Wales on 31 January 1970.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Phil McSorley - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" (1995 Edition)
  3. ^ "Phil McSorley, League Coach". Crookwell Gazette (NSW:1885-1954). Canberra: National Library of Australia (published 2017). 4 July 1945. p. 7. Retrieved 16 November 2019 – via Trove.
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald (Death Notice) 2 February 1970