Billy Hong

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Billy Hong
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Hong
Born Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1929–32 Eastern Suburbs 471003
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1931 New South Wales 20000
1931 NSW City 10000
Source: [1]
As of 14 March 2019

Billy Hong was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for Eastern Suburbs as a fullback and also as a winger.

Playing career

Hong made his first grade debut for Eastern Suburbs against Balmain at the Royal Agricultural Society Ground in Round 7 1929.

In 1931, Hong enjoyed his best season as a player as he was selected to play for New South Wales and New South Wales City teams. Also in 1931, Hong won the minor premiership with Easts as the club finished first on the table. Eastern Suburbs went on to reach the 1931 grand final against arch rivals South Sydney.

In the match, Hong injured his ankle and was stretchered off the field. As there was no interchange at the time, Easts played with a man down for the rest of the match. Souths went on to win the match 12–7 with Souths halfback Harry Eyres crossed for the winning try after the referee had accidentally got in between Eyres and the tackler.

Hong went on to play with Easts in 1932 and his final game in first grade was a 26–8 loss against Souths in the 1932 semi final. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Billy Hong - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. "Great grand finals involving the Sydney Roosters". inxia.wordpress.com. 28 September 2010.
  5. "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au. 16 July 2023.