Thomas Golden (1881–1952) was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s.
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| Full name | Thomas Golden | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 October 1881 Concord, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 3 September 1952 (aged 70) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Lock, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
editGolden came from South Sydney's rugby union ranks to convert to the new game of rugby league in 1908. He played in the first South Sydney premiership team in 1908 and played the following season before retiring. He also represented a combined firsts Sydney team that played a match in 1909. [2]
Death
editA Surry Hills, New South Wales local for his entire life, Golden died at St. Vincent's Hospital on 3 September 1952, aged 70. [3]
References
edit- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 05/09/52
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