Raymond James 'Ray' Birks (1930-2008) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.
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Full name | Raymond James Birks | |||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 1930 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 19 April 2008 (aged 77–78) Gymea, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally from the Sutherland Junior Rugby League Club [2] Birks was a tough Second Row forward at the St. George club that played predominately in Reserve Grade throughout his career (1952–58) although he featured in 6 first grade games between 1953 and 1955.[3]
Birks died on 19 April 2008, age 78.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Ray Birks - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ SUTHERLAND JUNIORS HISTORY (Ray Birks reference)http://sutherlandloftusjrlfc.com/our-history/
- ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition, ISBN 1875169571
- ^ St, George/Sutherland Shire Leader: Death Notice: 22/4/2008