George Ambrum

George Ambrum (1943–1986) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1960s and 1970s.

George Ambrum

Personal information
Full name	George Ambrum
Born	15 January 1943 Thursday Island, Queensland
Died	10 December 1986(1986-12-10) (aged 43) Cessnock, New South Wales
Playing information
Position	Wing
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1966–74 North Sydney 156 54 1 0 164 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1972 Australia 2 2 0 0 6
Source: [1]

Background

Ambrum was born at Thursday Island, and played his junior football at Cairns, Queensland. He came down to join the North Sydney Bears in 1966.

Playing career

Ambrum played nine seasons with the North Sydney Bears from 1966–1974 and played over 150 games for the club. In 1972, George Ambrum was selected to play for Australia in the Trans-Tasman series and scored two sensational tries in the first Test. He played in one other Test on that tour and was a natural selection for the World Cup tour at the end of that year, but a knee injuries wrecked his chance at selection. George Ambrum is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No.460.[2] After his long and successful Sydney career had ended he moved to Cessnock, New South Wales and played in the local Newcastle competition and won a premiership with Cessnock in 1977.[3][4]

Death

Ambrum died suddenly while playing touch football at Cessnock, New South Wales on 10 December 1986, aged 43.[5]

References

1. "George Ambrum - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. ARL Annual Report 2005, page 55
3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
4. "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney - North Sydney Bears". 12 June 2019.
5. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 12/12/1986