Frank Benning

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Frank Benning
Personal information
Full nameHerbert Francis Benning
Born(1907-05-05)5 May 1907
Gunnedah, New South Wales
Died8 February 1990(1990-02-08) (aged 82)
Cronulla, New South Wales
Playing information
Position Hooker, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1926–1930 University 6650015
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1930 Metropolis 10000
Source: [1]

Herbert Francis Benning OBE (1907-8 February 1990) was an Australian rugby league player and Administrator.

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Playing career

Benning was a forward that played with the University for five seasons between 1926 and 1930. [2]

Benning played for University in the 1926 NSWRL grand final against South Sydney which University lost 11–5 at the Royal Agricultural Society Grounds in front of 20,000 spectators. [3]

Administrative career

After excelling at Rugby League he became interested in administration, and he became the club secretary of the University club in 1930, a position that he retained until the club folded in 1937. [4] He was awarded an OBE in 1969 for services to the community.

Death

Benning died on 8 February 1990, aged 82. [5]

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References

  1. "Frank Benning - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Sydney Uni Plots Return To Top Flight". www.nswrl.com.au.
  3. "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ( ISBN   1875169571)
  5. Sydney Morning Herald. Death Notice 10/2/1990