George Bain (rugby league)

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George Bain
Personal information
Full nameGeorge William Bain
Born(1892-01-08)8 January 1892
Leichhardt, New South Wales
Died3 May 1948(1948-05-03) (aged 56)
Camperdown, New South Wales
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1912 Annandale 30000
1913–20 Newtown 7924361146
1921 Glebe 51003
Total8725361149
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1914 New South Wales 10000
1914 Metropolis 10000
Source: [1]

George Bain (1892-1948) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

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Background

Bain was born at Leichhardt, New South Wales in 1892.

Playing career

Bain went on to have a long career in the NSWRFL. He started his career at Annandale in 1912 for one season. He then switched to Newtown for eight seasons between 1913-1920. During this period he represented New South Wales on one occasions in 1914. Bain finished his career at Glebe in 1921. [2]

Bain died on 3 May 1948, aged 56. [3]

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References

  1. "George Bain - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ( ISBN   1875169571)
  3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death notice 04/05/1948