Jack Courtney (rugby league)

John David 'Jack' Courtney (1901-1948) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Jack Courtney
Personal information
Full nameJohn David Courtney
Born1901
St. Leonards, New South Wales
Died9 March 1948
St. Leonards, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Centre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1923–31 North Sydney 83 23 112 0 293
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1924 New South Wales 3 2 3 0 12
As of 13 February 2019
Source: [1]

Life and career

Born at St. Leonards, New South Wales in 1901, Courtney played his entire career at North Sydney.

He played with them for seven seasons between 1924-1931 and was a prolific point scorer for the club. He became the NSWRFL top point scorer in 1924 and 1926.[2][3]

Death

Courtney died on 9 March 1948 at Royal North Shore Hospital, age 47.[4]

References

  1. "Jack Courtney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. North Sydney Bears (7 February 2018). "Happy 110th Birthday North Sydney". North Sydney Bears. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 10/3/1948


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