Ray Gillam
John Raymond Gillam (1910–1998) was a professional rugby league footballer in the Australian competition the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).
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| Full name | John Raymond Gillam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 23 March 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Gillam began his career in the lower Grades at Glebe before moving to the Eastern suburbs club, he only appeared in a few first grade matches at Easts in 1931 but was a member of that club's 3rd grade winning side in 1930. Gillam, the brother-in-law of Sir Donald Bradman, also played for North Sydney for two seasons in 1934–1935 and Western Suburbs for two seasons between 1935–1936 before retiring.[2]
Gillam died on 23 March 1998, aged 88.[3]
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References
- "Ray Gillam - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
- Sydney Morning Herald; Death Notice 24/3/98
- The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
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