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
PositionCentre
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
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