Harry Cameron (2 August 1947 – 20 June 2021) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition and Wests Brisbane in the Brisbane Rugby League. He primarily played at centre.
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Born | Burren Junction, New South Wales | 2 August 1947|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 20 June 2021 | (aged 73)|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
editInitially approached by Cronulla-Sutherland when he was playing for Narrabri, Cameron was eventually signed by Eastern Suburbs in 1971.[1]
Cameron was selected to represent Queensland in five games against New South Wales in 1975 and 1976.[1][2][3]
Cameron played in four grand finals, two with Eastern Suburbs (a loss to Manly in 1972 and a win over Canterbury in 1974) and two back-to-back wins with Wests Brisbane in 1975 and 1976.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Adams, Tony (2 September 2009). "Legend Q&A". Rugby League Week. pp. 30–31.
- ^ Whiticker, Alan; Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.
- ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
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