Harry Hoey

Harry Hoey
Personal information
Full nameHarry Hewitt Hoey
Born(1902-09-20)20 September 1902
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Died9 May 1966(1966-05-09) (aged 63)
Mummulgum, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionLock, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1927–30 St. George 13 2 0 0 6
Source: [1]

Harry Hoey (1902–1966) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.[2]

Graded from the Hurstville United junior club in 1925, [3] Harry Hoey went on play 4 seasons of first grade with the St. George club, retiring in 1930. He left Sydney to become a successful farmer at Mummulgum, near Casino, New South Wales. Harry Hoey was a member of the Dragons team that played in the infamous game against the Balmain Tigers on 11 August 1928 at Earl Park, Arncliffe.

Hoey died on 9 May 1966 aged 63.[4]

References

  1. ^ "H Hoey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players" (1995 Edition)
  3. ^ "St. George Juniors". St George Call. 15 May 1925. Retrieved 11 July 2019 – via Trove.
  4. ^ Northern Star (Lismore) Death Notice: 11/5/1966


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