Frank O'Connor (rugby league)

Francis Arthur 'Frank' O'Connor (1906-1964) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s and represented his state and country. He was a triple premiership winner with South Sydney.

Frank O'Connor

Personal information
Full name	Francis Arthur O'Connor
Born	(1906-11-25)25 November 1906 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died	23 August 1964(1964-08-23) (aged 57) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1927–37 South Sydney 72 14 0 0 42 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1932–33 Australia 4 1 0 0 3 1930–34 New South Wales 15 1 0 0 3 1931–34 NSW City 3 1 0 0 3 1930–32 Metropolis 2 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Playing career

O'Connor was a champion forward who played for South Sydney for ten seasons between 1927-1937. O'Connor was a member of the champion Souths teams of the late 1920s and 1930s. He partnered his older brother Alf O'Connor in the winning 1929 Grand Final team, and played in two more winning grand finals - the 1931 Grand Final and the 1932 Grand Final.

O'Connor was also a representative player for New South Wales, playing fifteen times for the Blues between 1930-1934. He also represented Australia, making his test debut in the 2nd test against England in Brisbane in 1932. O'Connor also toured with the 1933-34 Kangaroos, playing in the first two tests against England. [2] He is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No. 173. [3][4]

Death

O'Connor died on 23 August 1964, aged 57. [5]

References

1. "Frank O'Connor - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
3. ARL Annual Report 2005, page 53
4. "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
5. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 25/8/1964