Fred May

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Fred May
Personal information
Full nameFrederick Robert May
Born1917
Died1945 (aged 27-28)
Territory of New Guinea
Playing information
Position Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1940–41 Eastern Suburbs 3041014
As of 21 March 2019
Source: [1]

Frederick Robert May (1917 - 1945) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).

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Playing career

May played for the Eastern Suburbs club, who are now known by the name of the Sydney Roosters, in the years 1940 and '41. A five-eight, May was a member of East's premiership winning side that defeated Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1940 decider. The following year he was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was defeated by St George in the 1941 final. [2] [3] [4]

Post playing

May enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) during World War II, and was killed in New Guinea.

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References

  1. ↑ "Fred May - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  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.

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