Alf Cox

Alf Cox (1919-2008) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Alf Cox
Personal information
Full nameAlfred Cusack Cox
Born1919
Hurstville, New South Wales
Died7 May 2008
Mortdale, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1942–45 St. George 37 4 7 0 26
Source: [1]

Playing career

Alf Bunga Cox was the St. George first grade halfback during the war years (1942-1945) along with Alby McAndrew. He missed his chance in playing in the 1942 Grand Final due to a broken collarbone injury that was sustained on 8 August 1942 in the last game of the season against Easts.[2]

Cox retired from first grade in 1946.[3]

Death

Cox died on 7 May 2008 at Mortdale, New South Wales, age 88. [4]

References

  1. "Alf Cox - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ST GEORGE CALL (Kogarah) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233603070?searchTerm=alf%20cox%20%22st.george%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=194
  3. Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1955 (ISBN 1875169571)
  4. DAILY TELEGRAPH (Sydney) Death Notice 10/5/2008
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