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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