Bill Hardman (rugby league)
William Eastwood "Bill" Hardman (1900-1987) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
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| Full name | William Eastwood Hardman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 July 1900 The Fylde district, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 April 1987 (aged 86) Mosman, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Hardman's birth was registered in The Fylde, Lancashire, England
Playing career
A St. George junior player from Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Hardman was a tough front row forward for St. George during the club's foundation years. He played eight seasons for Saints between 1924–1931, and played in two Grand Finals for the club: 1927 and 1930.
Hardman also represented New South Wales in fourteen games between 1925–1926. After retiring as a player, Hardman returned to his junior club, the Brighton Seagulls, to coach the juniors.[2]
Bill Hardman NSW State Representative 1925
Death
Hardman died on 14 April 1987, at Mosman, New South Wales, aged 86.[3]
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References
- "Bill Hardman - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15/4/1987
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