Ed Courtney Jr.

Edward Henry Joseph Courtney (1905-1986) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

Ed Courtney
Personal information
Full nameEdward Henry Joseph Courtney
Born(1905-11-21)21 November 1905
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died3 May 1986(1986-05-03) (aged 80)
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1924–29 Western Suburbs 29 12 3 0 42
1931 St. George 6 1 0 0 3
Total 35 13 3 0 45
Source: [1]

Background

Ed Courtney Jr. was the son of the noted pioneer Australian rugby league player, Tedda Courtney and brother of Harry Courtney

Playing career

Courtney started his career at Western Suburbs during his father's last year at the club, making them the only known father and son combination ever to play together in the NSWRFL.

Courtney went on to play five seasons at the Western Suburbs between 1924-1929. By 1930, he had set up a grocery/bakery business at Scarborough Street, Monterey, New South Wales and he transferred to St. George for his final year in first grade. He stayed in the St. George area for more than 50 years before his death in 1986.[2][3]

Death

Courtney died on 3 May 1986. He was survived by his wife Stella, his son and daughter.[4]

References
  1. "Ed Courtney Jnr - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players- 1995 (ISBN 978-1-875169-57-3)
  3. "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 5/5/1986


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