Percy Gabbe

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Percy Gabbe
Personal information
Full namePercy William Gabbe
Born(1902-07-14)14 July 1902
Queensland, Australia
Died24 October 1964(1964-10-24) (aged 62)
Little Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1923–26 St. George 262006
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1923 Metropolis 10000
Source: [1]
As of 10 July 2019

Percy William Gabbe (1902-1964) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.

Playing career

Perc Gabbe played with the St. George club for four seasons and was a fullback. He retired in 1926. [2]

Gabbe was also a handy cricketer for the Kogarah Cricket Club and enjoyed golf at Bexley Golf Club until his death.

Perc Gabbe died on 24 October 1964. [3]

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References

  1. "Percy Gabbe - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Whiticker/Hudson 'The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players (1995 Edition)
  3. Sydney Morning Herald (Death Notice) 26/10/1964