Martin Cunningham

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Martin Cunningham
Personal information
Full nameMartin Aloysius Cunningham
Born1903 (1903)
Died19 November 1979(1979-11-19) (aged 75–76)
Playing information
Position Five-eighth, Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1922–23 University 2131011
1924–25 Eastern Suburbs 60200
1926–28 University 333009
Total6063020
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1923 Metropolis 10000
Source: [1]

Martin Aloysius Cunningham (1903-1979), was a rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL)- Australia's major rugby league competition.

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Playing career

Cunningham began his career playing with the University club in 1922. He played 52 matches for that club in the years 1922–23 and 1926–28.

A Winger, Cunningham was a member of University’s most successful side that was beaten in the 1926 premiership decider by South Sydney.

Between his stints at the University club Cunningham had two seasons at the Eastern Suburbs club playing in 9 matches and is recognised as that club's 145th player. [2]

Death

He died at Tamworth, New South Wales on 19 Nov 1979. [3]

References

  1. "Martin Cunningham - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  3. The encyclopedia of rugby league players / Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson. 1995 Edition

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