Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Henry Glanville | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1880 Redfern, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 6 Aug 1959 (aged 78–79) Mosman, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Lock, Prop, Second-row, Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 13 February 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Harry Glanville (1880-1959) nicknamed "Dosser" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition and was a foundation player of the club.
Background[edit]
Glanville played Rugby Union for Northern Suburbs Rugby Club before switching codes in 1907. Glanville was at the first meeting of the North Sydney Rugby League Football club on 7 February 1908. Glanville was made the first treasurer of the club.
Playing career[edit]
Glanville played in North Sydney's first ever game against South Sydney on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval. Glanville kicked the first goals for the club in a 11–7 loss. Glanville only played 1 season for the club and his final game was a 23–10 defeat against Eastern Suburbs in the 1908 semi final.
Glanville also played in the first ever New South Wales sides in 1907 and 1908.[2]
In his later years, he was a trusted member and employee of the NSWRFL, of which he was a Life Member. [3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Harry Glanville- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney". North Sydney Bears. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Rugby League News August 15,1959. "Harry Glanville Passes" https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-615922139/view?sectionId=nla.obj-630494520&partId=nla.obj-615925903#page/n13/mode/1up