Tony Redmond

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Tony Redmond
Personal information
Full nameJames Patrick Redmond
Born1890
Glebe, New South Wales
Died1963 (aged 72–73)
Sydney
Playing information
Position Hooker, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1911–14 Glebe 45110033
1917–20 Western Suburbs 4333015
1921 St. George 71003
1922–23 Glebe 22045090
1924 Western Suburbs 10102
Total11815490143
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1914 Metropolis 11003
Source: [1]

James Patrick Redmond (1890–1963), also known by the nickname of "Tony", was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for Glebe (twice), Western Suburbs (twice) and for St George. He played at hooker but also played at second-row.

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Playing career

A local from Glebe, New South Wales, Redmond was a forward who played 14 seasons of first grade rugby league, during the early years of the NSWRFL. He made his debut for Glebe in 1911 and in the same year played in the 1911 grand final against Eastern Suburbs which Easts won 11–8.

Always known by the nickname of 'Tony', Redmond also represented the AIF during the great war. [2]

Redmond next played for Western Suburbs, where the club finished in the top half of the table each season he played there. In 1921, Redmond joined St George and played in the club's first ever game against his former club Glebe. In 1922, Redmond rejoined Glebe and played in his second grand final against a star studded North Sydney side comprising the likes of Harold Horder, Cec Blinkhorn and Duncan Thompson. Glebe lost the match 35–3 in a heavy defeat. In 1924, Redmond moved back to Western Suburbs and played one last game for the club before retiring. [3]

Although mainly remembered as a player for Glebe and the Western Suburbs club, Redmond is also remembered as a member of the first St. George team in 1921. [4] [5]

Death

Redmond died in Sydney in 1963, aged 73.

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References

  1. ↑ "Jack Redmond – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ Referee (Sydney) page 1 "Soldier Footballer" Wednesday 23 August 1922.
  3. ↑ "Dragons – Our Proud History – St George and Illawarra Rugby League". www.jubileeavenue.com.au.
  4. ↑ The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Alan Whiticker, Glen Hudson.
  5. ↑ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
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