Harry Glanville
Personal information
Full nameHenry Glanville
Born1880
Redfern, New South Wales
Died6 Aug 1959 (aged 78–79)
Mosman, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionLock, Prop, Second-row, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908 North Sydney 9 2 13 0 32
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1907–08 New South Wales 4 0 0 0 0
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

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

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

  1. ↑ "Harry Glanville- Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney". North Sydney Bears. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  3. ↑ 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
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