Phil McSorley
Appearance
![]() Phil McSorley. 1927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Phillip Thomas McSorley | |||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 1898 Grabben Gullen, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 31 January 1970 (aged 71–72) Narwee, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Centre, Five-eighth | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Phillip Thomas McSorley (1898–1970) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played as a centre or five-eighth in the 1920s.[2]
Playing career
[edit]McSorley came to the St. George club from Crookwell, New South Wales and stayed for 4 successful seasons playing five-eighth or centre. He later coached St. George's Third Grade team to a premiership, became a selector and a committeeman.[3]
Death
[edit]McSorley died at Narwee, New South Wales on 31 January 1970.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Phil McSorley - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" (1995 Edition)
- ^ "Phil McSorley, League Coach". Crookwell Gazette (NSW:1885-1954). Canberra: National Library of Australia (published 2017). 4 July 1945. p. 7. Retrieved 16 November 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald (Death Notice) 2 February 1970