Ron Boden

Ronald James Boden (16 October 1936 – 24 August 2015) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played for Parramatta as a centre and also played for Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.

Ron Boden
Personal information
Full nameRonald James Boden
Born(1936-10-16)16 October 1936
Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia
Died24 August 2015(2015-08-24) (aged 78)
Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1960–63 Parramatta 39 9 0 0 27
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1960 Australia 3 0 0 0 0
1960 New South Wales 3 0 0 0 0
1958–59 Queensland 4 2 0 0 6
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1961 Parramatta 18 3 0 15 17
As of 26 February 2019
Source: [1]

Early life

Born on 16 October 1936 in Coonamble, New South Wales, Boden grew up there before moving to Toowoomba in Queensland and played in the local competition after being spotted by coach former North Sydney player Duncan Thompson.[2]

Playing career and personal life

Boden was selected to play for Queensland in 1958 and 1959 while living there to compete against New South Wales in the interstate series. In 1960, Boden moved to Sydney and joined Parramatta. In Boden's first season at the club, Parramatta finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon. Despite the club's position on the ladder, Boden was selected to play for Australia in 1960 and New South Wales. In 1961, Boden became captain-coach of the Parramatta side but they once again finished last on the table. Boden spent a further two seasons at Parramatta before retiring at the end of 1963. In retirement, Boden continued to be involved with the club for many years. He was married to Marie and the couple had four daughters and a son. He died near Wyong on 24 August 2015, 53 days before his 79th birthday.[3][2][4]

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References
  1. "Ron Boden - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Vale Ron Boden". Men of League Foundation. 25 August 2015.
  3. "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  4. "Vale Ron Boden". Parramatta Eels. 26 August 2015.
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