William Brogan
William Henry Joseph Brogan (28 April 1900 – 6 March 1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a state and national representative.
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| Full name | William Henry Joseph Brogan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 April 1900 West Wyalong, New South Wales, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 6 March 1983 (aged 82) Earlwood, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Brogan was born at West Wyalong, New South Wales on 28 April 1900.
Playing career
He joined Western Suburbs Magpies in 1929, and after a stirling season, he was selected on the 1929/30 Kangaroo Tour and played in all three tests against England.
Brogan is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No.151.[1] Brogan spent five years at Wests between 1929-1933 and won a premiership with them in 1930. Brogan also made 11 appearances for New South Wales.
Coaching career
He retired from Sydney football in 1933 to captain-coach Warialda and Moree Rugby Leagues clubs.[2]
Death
Brogan died at Earlwood, New South Wales on 6 March 1983, aged 83.[3]
References
- ARL Annual Report 2005, page 53
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 edition. (ISBN 1875169571)
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 7/3/1983