Eddie Hinson
Edward John Hinson nicknamed "Blinko" (1913–1986) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
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| Full name | Edward John Hinson | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 July 1913 Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 27 August 1986 (aged 73) Queenscliff, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Lock, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Hinson was born in Redfern, New South Wales on 11 July 1913.
Playing career
Hinson went on to play ten seasons with South Sydney between 1934-1945. Hinson was a lock-forward and played in two Grand Finals for Souths, in 1935 and 1939 although, the team were runners-up on both occasions. He retired aged 35 at the end of the 1945 NSWRFL season.[2][3]
Death
Hinson died on 27 August 1986, aged 73.[4]
References
- Rugby League Project
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Eddie Hinson". www.ssralmanac.com.
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 29/8/1986
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