Paddy Bugden

Patrick Alfred 'Paddy' Bugden (1918-1993) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Not to be confused with Patrick Bugden.

Paddy Bugden
Personal information
Full namePatrick Alfred Bugden
Born(1918-12-18)18 December 1918
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Died17 February 1993(1993-02-17) (aged 74)
Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1942–43 Newtown 30 3 0 0 9
1944 Western Suburbs 7 0 0 0 0
1945–47 Newtown 19 6 0 0 18
Total 56 9 0 0 27
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1944 Western Suburbs 7 3 1 3 43

Playing career

Bugden started his rugby league career at Marist Brothers, Lismore, New South Wales. He was a half-back who played five seasons for Newtown between 1942-1943 and 1945-1947. He also played one season with Western Suburbs in 1944.

The highlight of his career was playing in Newtown's winning 1943 Grand Final winning team that defeated North Sydney.[1]

Bugden died on 17 February 1993, aged 74.[2]

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References
  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  2. Sydney Morning Herald, Death notice 19/2/1993


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