George Bain (rugby league, born 1892)

George Bain

Personal information
Full name	George William Bain
Born	(1892-01-08)8 January 1892 Leichhardt, New South Wales
Died	3 May 1948(1948-05-03) (aged 56) Camperdown, New South Wales
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1912 Annandale 3 0 0 0 0 1913–20 Newtown 79 24 36 1 146 1921 Glebe 5 1 0 0 3 Total 87 25 36 1 149 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1914 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0 1914 Metropolis 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

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

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]

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