Vic Lawrence (rugby league)

Victor Lawrence (1898-1940) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1920s. Lawrence was the brother of Jack Lawrence who also played for Souths.

Vic Lawrence
Personal information
Full nameVictor Lawrence
Born(1898-06-09)9 June 1898
Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia
Died28 June 1940(1940-06-28) (aged 42)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1920–28 South Sydney 93 43 1 0 131
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1927 New South Wales 3 0 0 0 0
1928 NSW City 2 2 0 0 6
1927 Metropolis 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Background

Lawrence was born at Waterloo, New South Wales in 1898.

Playing career

Lawrence played his junior football for Waterloo, and was graded with South Sydney in 1920. Lawrence played nine seasons with Souths between 1920-1928 and played in two winning Grand Finals in 1926 and 1927. He also played 11 games in the 1925 season as the club went undefeated to claim the premiership. He mostly played centre in teams that featured the greats of the era such as Alf Blair, Benny Wearing, George Treweek and Eddie Root.[2]

He represented New South Wales on three occasions in 1927. He played a total of 125 games for South Sydney across all grades.[3]

Death

Lawrence died on 28 June 1940 aged 42.[4]

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References
  1. "Vic Lawrence - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  2. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Vic Lawrence". www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571).
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Funeral Notice 29/6/1940
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