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Max Hollingsworth

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Max Hollingsworth
Max Hollingsworth 1933
Personal information
Full nameMax Hollingsworth
Born(1913-10-22)22 October 1913
Yass, New South Wales, Australia
Died11 August 1968(1968-08-11) (aged 54)
Beverly Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1933–35 St. George 19 7 0 0 21
Source: [1]

Max Hollingsworth (22 October 1913 – 11 August 1968) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.

Background

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Hollingsworth was born in Yass, New South Wales on 22 October 1913 and lived his early life in Armidale.

Playing career

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He came to St. George for three seasons between 1933 and 1935, the highlight probably being a member of the St. George team that played in the 1933 Final.

He played centre in the 1933 decider that was won by Newtown 18–5. He also scored four tries in St George's biggest ever win. This happened in a match against newcomers Canterbury-Bankstown in Round 5 1935 at Earl Park, Arncliffe, the final score was 91–6. As of the 2023 NRL season, this remains the biggest recorded victory by a team and the biggest winning margin.[2][3]

Death

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Hollingsworth died at his Beverly Hills, New South Wales home on 11 August 1968, aged 54. [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Max Hollingsworth - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players- 1995. (ISBN 1875169571).
  3. ^ "May 11: Lote breaks scoring record; JT rejects rugby offer". NRL. 10 May 2022.
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 12/8/1968